What is the dismissal rate for Forgery in Bronx County?

The dismissal rate is 59.5%, based on 4411 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Forgery case take in Bronx County?

The average case takes 6.0 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 Forgery in Bronx County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 66.6% dismissal rate (1870 cases). D Felony: 50.7% dismissal rate (1645 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Forgery in Bronx County, NY — 59.5% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Forgery in Bronx County?

Based on 4411 cases in Bronx County, 59.5% are dismissed, 40.5% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the conviction rate for Forgery in Bronx County?

The conviction rate for Forgery in Bronx County is 40.5%, based on 4411 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Forgery charges reduced in Bronx County?

97.8% of Forgery cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Traffic Offense.

Q: How does Bronx County compare to other counties for Forgery?

Bronx County has a 59.5% dismissal rate for Forgery. Visit the Forgery overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Forgery cases in Bronx County are dismissed at a dramatically higher rate than the statewide average, with 59.5% of cases dismissed compared to just 21.6% statewide—a gap of nearly 38 percentage points. This pattern suggests forgery charges in Bronx County face significant evidentiary or prosecutorial obstacles that result in case termination rather than conviction. The dismissal trend is also moving upward: the rate climbed from 47.5% in 2019 to 68.7% in 2024, indicating an accelerating pattern of cases not reaching guilty verdicts. When convictions do occur, they represent 40.5% of outcomes, with virtually no acquittals, meaning the small fraction of cases that proceed to trial typically result in conviction.

Most forgery defendants in Bronx County are released pretrial without bail (33.8% on their own recognizance), while virtually none are remanded or held on bail, reflecting the relatively lower-risk profile courts assign to these charges. Nearly all forgery cases—97.8%—are reduced to lesser charges, primarily traffic offenses (55% of reductions) or disorderly conduct (42.1%). When sentences are imposed, fines are by far the most common outcome at 41.4%, followed by time served at 12.8%, with incarceration representing less than 2

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

59.5%

Dismissal Rate

40.5%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

59.5%

40.5%

Dismissed 59.5% Convicted 40.5% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 4,411 public court records, Bronx County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Forgery in Bronx County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	1,870	66.6%	33.4%
D Felony	1,645	50.7%	49.3%
E Felony	477	64.7%	35.3%
C Felony	363	54.3%	45.7%
B Misdemeanor	56	61.8%	38.2%

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 Forgery outcomes in Bronx County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	906	47.5%	52.5%
2020	500	67.1%	32.9%
2021	615	73.6%	26.4%
2022	798	53.2%	46.8%
2023	764	54.8%	45.2%
2024	766	68.7%	31.3%

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 Forgery in Bronx County are handled at arraignment.

33.8%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

1.3%

Bail Set

0.0%

Remanded

$1

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

97.8% of Forgery cases
in Bronx County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Forgery Traffic Offense

875 cases (53.3%)

Forgery Disorderly Conduct

670 cases (40.8%)

Forgery Theft of Services

46 cases (2.8%)

Forgery DWI / DUI

25 cases (1.5%)

Forgery Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

25 cases (1.5%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Forgery convictions in Bronx County.

1.1%

Jail

0.7%

Probation

0.2%

State Prison

41.4%

Fine Only

12.8%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Forgery in Bronx County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Hispanic	2,276	62.3%	37.7%
Black	2,003	55.8%	44.2%
White	70	60.0%	40.0%
Asian	37	75.7%	24.3%

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 4,411 cases in Bronx County, 59.5% are dismissed, 40.5% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Forgery in Bronx County is 59.5%, based on 4,411 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Forgery case in Bronx County takes 6.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

33.8% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 1.3% have bail set, and 0.0% 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 Forgery in Bronx County is 40.5%, based on 4,411 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.

97.8% of Forgery cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Traffic Offense.

Bronx County has a 59.5% dismissal rate for Forgery cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Forgery overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Forgery in Bronx County, 1.1% receive a jail sentence, 0.7% receive probation, and 0.2% 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: 66.6% dismissal rate, 33.4% conviction rate (1,870 cases). D Felony: 50.7% dismissal rate, 49.3% conviction rate (1,645 cases). E Felony: 64.7% dismissal rate, 35.3% conviction rate (477 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. 4,411 cases analyzed for Forgery in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com