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Other Penal Law in New York

Outcomes across 21 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Based on 2,332 public court records, Other Penal Law cases across 21 New York counties have a 31.4% average dismissal rate and a 67.9% average conviction rate. Outcomes vary significantly by county — browse the data below to compare.

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: March 2026

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

21 counties

Comparison by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Avg Duration
Suffolk 406 20.7% 78.7% 6.1 months
Bronx 274 61.2% 38.8% 4.2 months
Nassau 180 26.3% 73.1% 5.8 months
New York 173 65.7% 34.3% 6.0 months
Westchester 154 9.7% 88.2% 5.1 months
Queens 148 39.7% 60.3% 6.0 months
Niagara 119 15.6% 82.6% 3.7 months
Onondaga 119 34.6% 65.4% 6.9 months
Erie 118 19.4% 80.6% 4.0 months
Monroe 112 22.5% 77.5% 3.8 months
Kings 97 66.7% 33.3% 5.1 months
Albany 69 21.9% 76.6% 3.8 months
Oneida 69 15.9% 84.1% 3.7 months
Orange 58 15.4% 84.6% 4.3 months
Schenectady 50 22.2% 77.8% 6.6 months
Rensselaer 44 11.4% 85.7% 3.1 months
Broome 38 21.1% 73.7% 3.3 months
Chemung 30 20.7% 79.3% 2.5 months
Chautauqua 28 16.0% 84.0% 6.1 months
Dutchess 25 13.6% 77.3% 5.1 months
Montgomery 21 0.0% 100.0% 4.8 months

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

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Other Penal Law across New York.

Charge Class Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor 2,057 21.9% 77.0%
B Misdemeanor 361 59.3% 40.4%
E Felony 188 55.4% 44.6%
D Felony 20 47.4% 52.6%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining patterns. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Other Penal Law outcomes across New York have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2019 259 21.8% 76.9%
2020 252 31.7% 67.4%
2021 269 32.2% 67.8%
2022 334 32.7% 67.0%
2023 605 28.7% 70.7%
2024 662 34.5% 64.7%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 21 counties. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Common Questions

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 Other Penal Law at 66.7%. Use the comparison table above to see how all New York counties compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
Other Penal Law cases were filed across 21 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 Other Penal Law 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.
Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 21.9% dismissal rate, 77.0% conviction rate (2,057 cases). B Misdemeanor: 59.3% dismissal rate, 40.4% conviction rate (361 cases). E Felony: 55.4% dismissal rate, 44.6% conviction rate (188 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

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