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Homicide in New York

Outcomes across 23 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Homicide cases across 23 New York counties show significant variation in dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines. Browse the data below to compare outcomes by county.

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: December 2024

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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

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 23 counties. Last updated December 2024. — 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.

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