How long does a Escape / Bail Jumping case take in Steuben County?

The average case takes 3.4 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 Steuben County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 15.0% dismissal rate (72 cases). D Felony: 42.9% dismissal rate (20 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Escape / Bail Jumping in Steuben County, NY — 19.7% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in Steuben County?

The dismissal rate is 19.7%, based on 95 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Q: How often are Escape / Bail Jumping charges reduced in Steuben County?

75.4% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases in Steuben County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Escape and bail jumping charges in Steuben County result in conviction in about four of every five cases, a rate substantially higher than the statewide average of 76.3 percent. The county's 80.3 percent conviction rate sits 3.3 percentage points above the state dismissal average, indicating prosecutors pursue these charges more aggressively or successfully here than elsewhere. However, the trend has shifted favorably for defendants over the past five years—dismissals climbed from zero percent in 2019 to nearly 30 percent by 2024, suggesting the county's approach to these charges has become more lenient.

Most defendants facing escape or bail jumping charges receive release before trial, with 60 percent freed on their own recognizance. Among those held to bail, the median amount is fifty dollars. A striking feature of these cases is the high rate of charge reduction: three-quarters of defendants have their charges reduced, most often to disorderly conduct. When convictions do occur, fines are the most common outcome at 37.7 percent of cases, followed by jail sentences at 18 percent. Cases typically resolve in about three months.

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

19.7%

Dismissal Rate

80.3%

Conviction Rate

3.4 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

19.7%

80.3%

Dismissed 19.7% Convicted 80.3% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 95 public court records, Steuben County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	72	15.0%	85.0%
D Felony	20	42.9%	57.1%

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 Steuben County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	9	0.0%	100.0%
2020	10	12.5%	87.5%
2021	14	25.0%	75.0%
2022	14	8.3%	91.7%
2023	21	29.4%	70.6%
2024	25	29.4%	70.6%

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 Steuben County are handled at arraignment.

60.0%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

16.2%

Bail Set

8.8%

Remanded

$50

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

75.4% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases
in Steuben County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Escape / Bail Jumping Disorderly Conduct

30 cases (73.2%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Drug Possession

4 cases (9.8%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Criminal Contempt

3 cases (7.3%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Official Misconduct

2 cases (4.9%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Obstruction

2 cases (4.9%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

18.0%

Jail

4.9%

Probation

1.6%

State Prison

37.7%

Fine Only

3.3%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	79	23.8%	76.2%
Black	13	0.0%	100.0%

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 95 cases in Steuben County, 19.7% are dismissed, 80.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 3.4 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in Steuben County is 19.7%, based on 95 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 Steuben County takes 3.4 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

60.0% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 16.2% have bail set, and 8.8% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $50. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in Steuben County is 80.3%, based on 95 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.

75.4% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases in Steuben County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Steuben County has a 19.7% 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 Steuben County, 18.0% receive a jail sentence, 4.9% receive probation, and 1.6% 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: 15.0% dismissal rate, 85.0% conviction rate (72 cases). D Felony: 42.9% dismissal rate, 57.1% conviction rate (20 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. 95 cases analyzed for Escape / Bail Jumping in Steuben County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com