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Kidnapping — B Felony in New York

280 cases across 17 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Kidnapping cases classified as B Felony across 17 New York counties have a 34.1% average dismissal rate and a 65.6% average conviction rate, based on 280 public court records.

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. B Felony is one of multiple classifications for Kidnapping. Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Data from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

What B Felony Means

B Felony is a felony classification under New York Penal Law. Felonies carry potential state prison sentences and have more severe consequences than misdemeanors. Kidnapping charges classified as B Felony reflect the more serious end of this offense category.

Across 17 counties, Kidnapping B Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 34.1%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.

280
Total Cases
34.1%
Avg Dismissal Rate
65.6%
Avg Conviction Rate

County Comparison

Kidnapping B Felony outcomes by county.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 39 33.3% 66.7%
Kings 38 57.9% 42.1%
Erie 35 27.3% 72.7%
Bronx 32 75.0% 25.0%
Nassau 23 9.5% 85.7%
Suffolk 19 0.0% 100.0%
New York 18 29.4% 70.6%
Monroe 14 38.5% 61.5%
Onondaga 10 22.2% 77.8%
Richmond 8 37.5% 62.5%
Orange 8 0.0% 100.0%
Franklin 7 0.0% 100.0%
Westchester 6 50.0% 50.0%
Steuben 6 20.0% 80.0%
Niagara 6 16.7% 83.3%
Chemung 6 33.3% 66.7%
Rensselaer 5 0.0% 100.0%

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

Common Questions

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

The average dismissal rate for Kidnapping B Felony across 17 New York counties is 34.1%, based on 280 cases from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Rates vary by county — use the comparison table above to see details.
Queens County has the most Kidnapping B Felony cases with 39 cases. View the comparison table above for a complete breakdown across all counties.
B Felony outcomes for Kidnapping vary across 17 New York counties. Differences in dismissal rates reflect local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 280 B Felony cases analyzed for Kidnapping. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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