How long does a Escape / Bail Jumping case take in St. Lawrence County?

The average case takes 5.5 months from arraignment to disposition. Duration depends on factors specific to each case including whether bail is set and plea negotiations.

How do outcomes vary by charge class for Escape / Bail Jumping in St. Lawrence County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 47.2% dismissal rate (74 cases). D Felony: 4.1% dismissal rate (64 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Escape / Bail Jumping in St. Lawrence County, NY — 25.7% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in St. Lawrence County?

The dismissal rate is 25.7%, based on 143 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

In St. Lawrence County, escape and bail jumping charges result in conviction in nearly three-quarters of cases, a rate slightly higher than the statewide average. The county's 25.7 percent dismissal rate exceeds the statewide average by 2.7 percentage points, but this advantage has eroded significantly. From 2019 to 2024, dismissal rates dropped from 37.5 percent to 23.1 percent, indicating prosecutors are increasingly taking these cases to conviction and courts are becoming less likely to reject them early. The median disposition time of 164 days is roughly five months, reflecting the typical pace for resolving these charges in the county.

Most defendants in St. Lawrence County—nearly half—are released without bail before trial, while only about one in fifty are held without release. When charges proceed to conviction, outcomes are severe: more than one-third of convicted defendants receive prison sentences, and another third face fines. Roughly 28 percent of cases see charge reductions, primarily to disorderly conduct or harassment, which may explain some of the lighter outcomes like probation-only sentences. The median bail amount of $1.00 suggests that when bail is set, it typically involves non-monetary conditions rather than cash payment.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Avg duration measures arraignment to final disposition. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

25.7%

Dismissal Rate

74.3%

Conviction Rate

5.5 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

25.7%

74.3%

Dismissed 25.7% Convicted 74.3% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 143 public court records, St. Lawrence County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Escape / Bail Jumping in St. Lawrence County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	74	47.2%	52.8%
D Felony	64	4.1%	95.9%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest (e.g., A Felony is the most serious, B Misdemeanor the least). Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities, plea bargaining patterns, and case complexity. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Escape / Bail Jumping outcomes in St. Lawrence County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	17	37.5%	62.5%
2020	7	60.0%	40.0%
2021	26	26.7%	73.3%
2022	16	30.8%	69.2%
2023	38	10.3%	89.7%
2024	38	23.1%	76.9%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Case volumes may vary as more recent cases may still be pending disposition.

Pretrial Release

How defendants charged with Escape / Bail Jumping in St. Lawrence County are handled at arraignment.

49.5%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

9.5%

Bail Set

1.9%

Remanded

Median Bail Amount

Pretrial release data reflects arraignment outcomes under New York's bail reform laws. ROR = Released on Own Recognizance. Bail Set = cash bail or bond required. Remanded = held without bail.

Charge Reductions

28.2% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases
in St. Lawrence County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Escape / Bail Jumping Disorderly Conduct

8 cases (42.1%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Harassment

6 cases (31.6%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Drug Possession

2 cases (10.5%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

2 cases (10.5%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Other Penal Law

1 cases (5.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Escape / Bail Jumping convictions in St. Lawrence County.

6.4%

Jail

7.7%

Probation

35.9%

State Prison

33.3%

Fine Only

1.3%

Time Served

28.2% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases in St. Lawrence County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Escape / Bail Jumping in St. Lawrence County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	91	43.6%	56.4%
Black	37	5.4%	94.6%

Disparities in case outcomes reflect well-documented systemic factors including policing patterns, socioeconomic inequality, and structural bias in the criminal justice system. These statistics should not be used to draw conclusions about any individual or group. Data sourced from DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

Based on 143 cases in St. Lawrence County, 25.7% are dismissed, 74.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.5 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in St. Lawrence County is 25.7%, based on 143 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Escape / Bail Jumping case in St. Lawrence County takes 5.5 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

49.5% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 9.5% have bail set, and 1.9% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in St. Lawrence County is 74.3%, based on 143 cases from public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

28.2% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases in St. Lawrence County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

St. Lawrence County has a 25.7% dismissal rate for Escape / Bail Jumping cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Escape / Bail Jumping overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Escape / Bail Jumping in St. Lawrence County, 6.4% receive a jail sentence, 7.7% receive probation, and 35.9% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 47.2% dismissal rate, 52.8% conviction rate (74 cases). D Felony: 4.1% dismissal rate, 95.9% conviction rate (64 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 143 cases analyzed for Escape / Bail Jumping in St. Lawrence County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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