Other Penal Law in Chemung County
30 cases · Chemung County Courts · DCJS Data
In Chemung County, Other Penal Law charges result in conviction in about 79 percent of cases, slightly above the statewide conviction rate of about 74 percent. The county's dismissal rate of roughly 21 percent trails the statewide average by 5 percentage points, suggesting prosecutors here pursue these charges more aggressively or that judges are less inclined to dismiss them. The trend is notable: dismissals have declined significantly from 33 percent in 2020 to zero percent in the most recent year, indicating an increasingly strict approach to these violations over the past five years.
Most defendants in Chemung County receive release before trial, with roughly 90 percent released on their own recognizance. When bail is set, the median amount is approximately $250. Among those convicted, fines are the dominant sentence at roughly 70 percent of cases, followed by jail time at 13 percent. About half of charged cases see reductions to lesser offenses, primarily Disorderly Conduct, which accounts for 63 percent of all reductions. Cases resolve in a median of 76 days.
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: 30 public court records, Chemung County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Other Penal Law outcomes in Chemung County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| 2023 | 9 | 11.1% | 88.9% |
| 2024 | 7 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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 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
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Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Other Penal Law convictions in Chemung County.
47.8% of Other Penal Law 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 Other Penal Law 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 | 22 | 23.8% | 76.2% |
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. 30 cases analyzed for Other Penal Law in Chemung County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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