What is the dismissal rate for Forgery in Kings County?

The dismissal rate is 69.3%, based on 8623 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 Kings 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 Kings County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. D Felony: 64.1% dismissal rate (4665 cases). A Misdemeanor: 80.8% dismissal rate (2382 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Forgery in Kings County, NY — 69.3% Dismissed

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

Based on 8623 cases in Kings County, 69.3% are dismissed, 30.6% 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 Kings County?

The conviction rate for Forgery in Kings County is 30.6%, based on 8623 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

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

97.5% of Forgery cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

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

Kings County has a 69.3% 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 Kings County are dismissed at a dramatically higher rate than statewide patterns, with a 69.3% dismissal rate compared to the statewide average of 21.6%—a gap of 47.7 percentage points. Only 30.6% of forgery cases result in conviction, and no acquittals were recorded across the 8,623 cases analyzed. This dismissal-heavy pattern has strengthened significantly since 2019, when the dismissal rate was 41.9%, rising to 77.2% by the most recent year, indicating prosecutors or courts are increasingly unwilling to sustain these charges through trial.

The charge rarely survives intact. Nearly all forgery cases (97.5%) are reduced to lesser charges, most commonly Disorderly Conduct (49%) or Traffic Offenses (48.8%). Among defendants charged with forgery, the vast majority—57.9%—are released on their own recognizance before trial, with median bail set at just $1 when it is imposed. For the small percentage convicted, sentences are predominantly non-custodial: fines are assessed in 45.8% of convictions and time-served sentences in 39.8%, while jail, probation, and prison are each imposed in fewer than 3% of cases. Cases take a median of 181 days to resolve.

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

69.3%

Dismissal Rate

30.6%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

69.3%

30.6%

Dismissed 69.3% Convicted 30.6% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 8,623 public court records, Kings County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
D Felony	4,665	64.1%	35.9%
A Misdemeanor	2,382	80.8%	19.2%
C Felony	1,096	67.4%	32.6%
E Felony	455	68.0%	32.0%
B Misdemeanor	25	68.0%	32.0%

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 Forgery outcomes in Kings County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	1,587	41.9%	58.1%
2020	747	63.9%	36.1%
2021	1,774	76.8%	23.1%
2022	1,425	76.7%	23.3%
2023	1,348	78.6%	21.4%
2024	1,692	77.2%	22.8%

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 Forgery in Kings County are handled at arraignment.

57.9%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

1.6%

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

97.5% of Forgery cases
in Kings County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Forgery Disorderly Conduct

1,185 cases (47.6%)

Forgery Traffic Offense

1,180 cases (47.4%)

Forgery DWI / DUI

53 cases (2.1%)

Forgery Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

49 cases (2.0%)

Forgery Other

23 cases (0.9%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Forgery convictions in Kings County.

2.1%

Jail

0.7%

Probation

0.5%

State Prison

45.8%

Fine Only

39.8%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	5,682	67.0%	33.0%
Hispanic	1,912	73.7%	26.3%
White	659	74.2%	25.8%
Asian	323	74.8%	25.2%
Native American	13	76.9%	23.1%

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 8,623 cases in Kings County, 69.3% are dismissed, 30.6% 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 Kings County is 69.3%, based on 8,623 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

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

57.9% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 1.6% 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 Kings County is 30.6%, based on 8,623 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.

97.5% of Forgery cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Kings County has a 69.3% 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 Kings County, 2.1% receive a jail sentence, 0.7% receive probation, and 0.5% 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. D Felony: 64.1% dismissal rate, 35.9% conviction rate (4,665 cases). A Misdemeanor: 80.8% dismissal rate, 19.2% conviction rate (2,382 cases). C Felony: 67.4% dismissal rate, 32.6% conviction rate (1,096 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. 8,623 cases analyzed for Forgery in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com