Official Misconduct in Chemung County
194 cases · Chemung County Courts · DCJS Data
Official Misconduct cases in Chemung County result in conviction at a rate of 61.1%, nearly matching the statewide dismissal rate of 37.2%. The county's dismissal rate of 37.6% runs almost exactly parallel to statewide patterns, suggesting Official Misconduct is handled similarly here as elsewhere in New York. Over the 2019-2024 period, dismissal rates have remained largely flat, hovering around 35-36%, with minimal movement upward. This charge reaches final disposition relatively quickly, in a median of 72 days.
The most striking pattern is charge reduction: nearly 7 in 10 Official Misconduct cases are reduced before trial, predominantly to Disorderly Conduct (84% of all reductions). Of those convicted, three-quarters receive fines as the primary sentence, while 16.5% serve time for their conviction. Pretrial release is broadly available—over 75% are released on recognizance without bail—and when bail is set, the median amount is nominal at $1.
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: 194 public court records, Chemung County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Official Misconduct outcomes in Chemung County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18 | 35.3% | 64.7% |
| 2020 | 20 | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| 2021 | 10 | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| 2022 | 41 | 46.2% | 53.8% |
| 2023 | 50 | 21.6% | 78.4% |
| 2024 | 55 | 35.7% | 59.5% |
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 Chemung 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 Chemung County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Official Misconduct convictions in Chemung County.
68.1% of Official Misconduct cases in Chemung County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Official Misconduct in Chemung County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Black | 76 | 28.6% | 68.3% |
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. 194 cases analyzed for Official Misconduct in Chemung County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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