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Homicide in New York

Outcomes across 23 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Based on 4,374 public court records, Homicide cases across 23 New York counties have a 15.9% average dismissal rate and a 81.3% average conviction rate. Outcomes vary significantly by county — browse the data below to compare.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates vary across counties. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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23 counties

Comparison by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Avg Duration
Bronx 923 30.3% 66.7% 1.6 years
New York 611 16.5% 80.3% 1.6 years
Kings 600 21.4% 75.7% 1.6 years
Queens 502 19.5% 78.2% 1.4 years
Monroe 240 3.8% 93.2% 1.2 years
Nassau 232 6.3% 91.9% 1.6 years
Erie 200 4.1% 91.3% 1.3 years
Albany 159 8.0% 90.7% 1.1 years
Onondaga 139 5.3% 91.7% 1.5 years
Westchester 117 4.4% 93.8% 1.4 years
Suffolk 104 3.0% 95.0% 1.7 years
Richmond 87 12.0% 88.0% 1.6 years
Orange 60 0.0% 98.3% 1.0 years
Oneida 56 3.7% 92.6% 9.4 months
Niagara 54 3.8% 96.2% 1.2 years
Schenectady 54 5.8% 94.2% 1.3 years
Broome 46 7.1% 90.5% 1.1 years
Rockland 39 2.7% 89.2% 1.4 years
Rensselaer 37 11.1% 86.1% 1.1 years
Dutchess 36 2.9% 94.3% 11.1 months
Chemung 29 3.6% 92.9% 10.5 months
Ulster 28 0.0% 88.9% 1.3 years
Sullivan 21 5.3% 94.7% 10.3 months

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Homicide across New York.

Charge Class Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
B Felony 2,262 23.4% 74.0%
A-I Felony Reducible 1,800 7.8% 89.2%
C Felony 261 4.3% 92.2%
A-I Felony Non Reducible 162 8.5% 88.2%
D Felony 111 2.7% 97.3%
E Felony 70 13.2% 86.8%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining patterns. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Homicide outcomes across New York have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2019 485 14.0% 83.2%
2020 799 16.1% 80.8%
2021 990 13.1% 84.3%
2022 951 15.8% 81.3%
2023 808 15.1% 82.5%
2024 339 29.1% 67.8%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 23 counties. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Bronx County has the highest dismissal rate for Homicide at 30.3%. Use the comparison table above to see how all New York counties compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
Homicide cases were filed across 23 New York counties based on DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Click on any county above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The conviction rate for Homicide varies by county across New York. Rates differ based on local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. Use the comparison table above to see how each county differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Outcomes vary by charge class. B Felony: 23.4% dismissal rate, 74.0% conviction rate (2,262 cases). A-I Felony Reducible: 7.8% dismissal rate, 89.2% conviction rate (1,800 cases). C Felony: 4.3% dismissal rate, 92.2% conviction rate (261 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

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