Other Penal Law in Chautauqua County
28 cases · Chautauqua County Courts · DCJS Data
Other Penal Law charges in Chautauqua County result in conviction 84 percent of the time, well above the statewide dismissal rate of 25.7 percent. Only 16 percent of these cases are dismissed locally, placing Chautauqua nearly 10 percentage points below the state average. However, dismissal rates for this charge are trending upward, rising from 12.5 percent in 2021 to 28.6 percent in 2022, suggesting prosecutors or courts are becoming more selective about pursuing these cases. With 28 total cases analyzed, the sample remains relatively small, but the direction indicates shifting local practices.
Most defendants charged with Other Penal Law offenses in Chautauqua secure pretrial release on their own recognizance, with 68 percent released without bail conditions. When bail is set, the median amount is $2,500. Among those convicted, sentences are primarily financial or supervisory: one-third receive fines and roughly one-fifth get probation, while jail sentences occur in only 14 percent of convictions. Notably, 57 percent of charges are reduced before resolution, most often to Disorderly Conduct, suggesting significant negotiation between prosecution and defense in these cases.
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: 28 public court records, Chautauqua County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Other Penal Law outcomes in Chautauqua County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| 2022 | 8 | 28.6% | 71.4% |
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 Other Penal Law in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Other Penal Law convictions in Chautauqua County.
57.1% of Other Penal Law cases in Chautauqua 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 Other Penal Law in Chautauqua County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 13.3% | 86.7% |
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. 28 cases analyzed for Other Penal Law in Chautauqua County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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