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

The average case takes 6.4 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 Sullivan County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 27.8% dismissal rate (22 cases). D Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate (10 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Escape / Bail Jumping in Sullivan County, NY — 19.2% Dismissed

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

The dismissal rate is 19.2%, based on 32 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 Sullivan County?

47.6% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases in Sullivan County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Escape and bail jumping charges in Sullivan County result in conviction in about 81 percent of cases, slightly above the statewide dismissal average. The county's 19 percent dismissal rate trails the statewide average by 3.8 percentage points, suggesting prosecutors here pursue these cases more aggressively or that the charges tend to be more straightforward to prove. The trend is moving in the direction of fewer dismissals—the dismissal rate dropped from 27 percent in 2023 to 22 percent in 2024—indicating tougher outcomes for defendants over time. Cases typically take about six months to resolve.

Nearly half of escape and bail jumping charges in Sullivan County get reduced to lesser offenses, most commonly disorderly conduct. When charges aren't reduced, conviction is nearly certain. Among those convicted, sentencing varies widely: close to 30 percent receive fines, 24 percent go to prison, 14 percent receive time served, and less than 10 percent receive jail time. Pretrial, most defendants—54 percent—are released on their own recognizance, while remand without bail is rare at 4 percent.

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

19.2%

Dismissal Rate

80.8%

Conviction Rate

6.4 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

19.2%

80.8%

Dismissed 19.2% Convicted 80.8% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 32 public court records, Sullivan County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	22	27.8%	72.2%
D Felony	10	0.0%	100.0%

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 Sullivan County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2023	17	27.3%	72.7%
2024	9	22.2%	77.8%

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 Sullivan County are handled at arraignment.

54.2%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

8.3%

Bail Set

4.2%

Remanded

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

47.6% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases
in Sullivan County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Escape / Bail Jumping Disorderly Conduct

6 cases (60.0%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Harassment

2 cases (20.0%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Official Misconduct

1 cases (10.0%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Criminal Trespass

1 cases (10.0%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

9.5%

Jail

23.8%

State Prison

28.6%

Fine Only

14.3%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	13	30.0%	70.0%
Black	12	20.0%	80.0%

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 32 cases in Sullivan County, 19.2% are dismissed, 80.8% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.4 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in Sullivan County is 19.2%, based on 32 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 Sullivan County takes 6.4 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

54.2% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 8.3% have bail set, and 4.2% are remanded without bail. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in Sullivan County is 80.8%, based on 32 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.

47.6% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases in Sullivan County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Sullivan County has a 19.2% 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 Sullivan County, 9.5% receive a jail sentence, and 23.8% 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: 27.8% dismissal rate, 72.2% conviction rate (22 cases). D Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate, 100.0% conviction rate (10 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. 32 cases analyzed for Escape / Bail Jumping in Sullivan County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com