Fraud in Monroe County
47 cases · Monroe County Courts · DCJS Data
Fraud cases in Monroe County result in conviction 70.5 percent of the time, a rate nearly in line with the statewide average of 75.1 percent. However, Monroe County dismisses fraud charges at a notably higher rate than the state overall—29.5 percent compared to 24.9 percent statewide. This 4.6 percentage point gap suggests fraud prosecutions in Monroe County face more scrutiny or obstacles to moving forward. Notably, the dismissal rate has climbed sharply over the past five years, rising from zero percent in 2019 to 40 percent in the most recent year, indicating an increasingly permissive trend for defendants facing fraud charges in this county.
Nearly all fraud defendants in Monroe County—80.6 percent—have their charges reduced rather than tried on the original charge. The vast majority of these reductions result in disorderly conduct charges. Release before trial occurs for most defendants, with 45.5 percent released on their own recognizance and 13.6 percent required to post bail set at a median of one thousand dollars. Among those convicted, about 29 percent receive jail sentences while 3.2 percent are placed on probation alone.
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
Case Outcomes
Source: 47 public court records, Monroe County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Fraud outcomes in Monroe County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 12 | 41.7% | 58.3% |
| 2023 | 12 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
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 Fraud in Monroe County are handled at arraignment.
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
in Monroe County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Fraud convictions in Monroe County.
80.6% of Fraud cases in Monroe County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Fraud in Monroe County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 24 | 29.2% | 70.8% |
| White | 13 | 27.3% | 72.7% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 47 cases analyzed for Fraud in Monroe County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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