Kidnapping cases across 36 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

Outcomes vary significantly by county. Type your county below to find it quickly.

36 counties
County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Avg Duration
Kings 379 80.9% 18.9% 3.7 months
Queens 321 65.7% 34.0% 4.5 months
New York 289 72.7% 27.0% 3.8 months
Nassau 276 55.3% 44.4% 7.1 months
Erie 220 60.6% 39.4% 5.8 months
Bronx 207 77.8% 21.7% 4.6 months
Chautauqua 165 42.0% 57.3% 6.4 months
Westchester 122 66.7% 33.3% 5.6 months
Onondaga 103 36.1% 61.4% 8.9 months
Schenectady 97 42.0% 54.5% 6.6 months
Suffolk 91 36.6% 62.2% 9.2 months
Monroe 83 55.8% 41.6% 5.6 months
Oneida 79 23.9% 76.1% 5.6 months
Richmond 74 72.6% 27.4% 3.6 months
Orange 71 49.1% 50.9% 9.9 months
Niagara 70 46.3% 53.7% 7.6 months
Warren 68 29.5% 70.5% 3.9 months
Rensselaer 67 31.6% 68.4% 5.5 months
Albany 59 32.7% 65.4% 5.5 months
Saratoga 52 25.0% 75.0% 4.6 months
Steuben 52 22.5% 77.5% 5.5 months
Ontario 38 16.7% 83.3% 5.9 months
Oswego 36 12.1% 87.9% 5.0 months
St. Lawrence 36 33.3% 66.7% 6.1 months
Ulster 36 53.6% 46.4% 7.2 months
Jefferson 33 18.2% 81.8% 4.4 months
Cattaraugus 32 30.8% 65.4% 8.4 months
Broome 30 40.0% 60.0% 6.6 months
Clinton 30 13.3% 86.7% 3.5 months
Fulton 30 0.0% 96.2% 4.6 months
Chemung 29 33.3% 66.7% 7.7 months
Montgomery 28 4.2% 95.8% 4.6 months
Dutchess 27 45.0% 55.0% 9.8 months
Cayuga 25 0.0% 100.0% 4.9 months
Tompkins 21 45.0% 50.0% 8.9 months
Washington 20 0.0% 100.0% 4.5 months

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

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 36 counties. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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

Kings County has the highest dismissal rate for Kidnapping at 80.9%. Use the comparison table above to see how all New York counties compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
Kidnapping cases were filed across 36 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 Kidnapping 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.

Facing a Kidnapping charge? An attorney who handles these cases can walk you through your options.

Get Matched With an Attorney Free · No obligation · Confidential