Petit Larceny in Cortland County
351 cases · Cortland County Courts · DCJS Data
Petit larceny cases in Cortland County result in conviction in 80 percent of prosecutions, significantly higher than the statewide average of 65.5 percent (based on 34.5 percent statewide dismissals). The county's 19.6 percent dismissal rate trails the state average by nearly 15 percentage points, suggesting Cortland County prosecutes these cases more aggressively or that cases filed here have stronger evidence. This pattern has intensified over time—dismissal rates dropped from 25 percent in 2019 to 17.6 percent in 2024—indicating tougher handling of the charge in recent years. Cases move through the system in about six months on average.
Most defendants charged with petit larceny in Cortland County avoid pretrial detention, with 70 percent released on their own recognizance and only 0.3 percent remanded. When bail is set, the median amount is minimal. Nearly half of charged defendants (47.5 percent) have their charges reduced, primarily to disorderly conduct (66.3 percent of reductions). Among those convicted, jail sentences occur in about a quarter of cases, while fines are imposed in roughly one-sixth and probation in six percent.
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: 351 public court records, Cortland County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Petit Larceny outcomes in Cortland County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 60 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| 2020 | 32 | 27.8% | 72.2% |
| 2021 | 44 | 27.3% | 72.7% |
| 2022 | 60 | 15.4% | 84.6% |
| 2023 | 70 | 16.4% | 81.8% |
| 2024 | 80 | 17.6% | 82.4% |
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 Petit Larceny in Cortland 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 Cortland County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Cortland County.
47.5% of Petit Larceny cases in Cortland 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 Petit Larceny in Cortland County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 19.5% | 80.1% |
| Black | 26 | 14.3% | 85.7% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
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. 351 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Cortland County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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