Official Misconduct in Broome County
177 cases · Broome County Courts · DCJS Data
Official Misconduct cases in Broome County are dismissed at a notably higher rate than the statewide average, with 45.6 percent of 177 cases ending in dismissal compared to 37.2 percent statewide. Despite this advantage, more than half of cases still result in conviction. No acquittals were recorded in the dataset, suggesting most Official Misconduct cases either get dismissed or conclude through guilty pleas or bench verdicts. The dismissal advantage has been eroding over time, dropping from 44 percent in 2019 to 38.5 percent in 2024, indicating prosecutors or courts may be handling these charges with increasing severity.
Charge reductions occur in nearly two-thirds of cases, with 80.6 percent reduced to Disorderly Conduct rather than proceeding to trial as Official Misconduct. Three-quarters of defendants are released without bail before trial, and the median bail when set is $100. Convicted defendants rarely receive jail time; only 9.7 percent serve time and 11.3 percent get credit for time served. Fines also appear uncommon at 9.7 percent. Cases reach disposition in approximately five and a half months.
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: 177 public court records, Broome County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Official Misconduct outcomes in Broome County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 36 | 44.0% | 56.0% |
| 2020 | 29 | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| 2021 | 13 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| 2022 | 13 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 2023 | 32 | 65.2% | 34.8% |
| 2024 | 50 | 38.5% | 61.5% |
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 Official Misconduct in Broome 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 Broome County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Official Misconduct convictions in Broome County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Official Misconduct in Broome County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| White | 76 | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
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. 177 cases analyzed for Official Misconduct in Broome County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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