What is the dismissal rate for Forgery in Fulton County?

The dismissal rate is 4.5%, based on 27 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 Fulton County?

The average case takes 5.4 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 Forgery in Fulton County?

Charge class breakdown data is limited for this combination.

Forgery in Fulton County, NY — 4.5% Dismissed

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

The conviction rate for Forgery in Fulton County is 95.5%, based on 27 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

52.4% of Forgery cases in Fulton County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny.

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

Fulton County has a 4.5% 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 Fulton County result in conviction far more often than statewide trends suggest. With a 95.5 percent conviction rate compared to a statewide dismissal rate of 21.6 percent, Fulton County prosecutors secure convictions in forgery cases at substantially higher rates. Only 4.5 percent of forgery charges are dismissed locally—17.1 percentage points below the state average. No defendants were acquitted in the 27 cases examined. Cases move relatively quickly toward resolution, with a median of 162 days from charge to disposition.

Pretrial conditions reflect selective detention practices. While 40 percent of defendants secured release on their own recognizance, 28 percent were remanded without bail and 16 percent had bail set at a median of $2,502.50. Among convicted defendants, probation was the most common sentence at 28.6 percent, followed by fines at 23.8 percent and jail at 19 percent. Notably, over half of forgery charges—52.4 percent—were reduced before conviction, predominantly to Petit Larceny (45.5 percent of reductions), suggesting prosecutors or courts treat some forgery cases as lower-level property offenses.

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

4.5%

Dismissal Rate

95.5%

Conviction Rate

5.4 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

95.5%

Dismissed 4.5% Convicted 95.5% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 27 public court records, Fulton County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Forgery outcomes in Fulton County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2022	5	0.0%	100.0%
2023	8	0.0%	100.0%

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 Fulton County are handled at arraignment.

40.0%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

16.0%

Bail Set

28.0%

Remanded

$2,502

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

52.4% of Forgery cases
in Fulton County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Forgery Petit Larceny

5 cases (45.5%)

Forgery Disorderly Conduct

4 cases (36.4%)

Forgery Fraud

2 cases (18.2%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Forgery convictions in Fulton County.

19.0%

Jail

28.6%

Probation

9.5%

State Prison

23.8%

Fine Only

14.3%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	22	5.9%	94.1%

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 27 cases in Fulton County, 4.5% are dismissed, 95.5% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.4 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Forgery in Fulton County is 4.5%, based on 27 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Forgery case in Fulton County takes 5.4 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

40.0% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 16.0% have bail set, and 28.0% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $2,502. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Forgery in Fulton County is 95.5%, based on 27 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.

52.4% of Forgery cases in Fulton County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny.

Fulton County has a 4.5% 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 Fulton County, 19.0% receive a jail sentence, 28.6% receive probation, and 9.5% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 27 cases analyzed for Forgery in Fulton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com