Petit Larceny in Madison County
609 cases · Madison County Courts · DCJS Data
Petit larceny convictions dominate Madison County's outcomes for this charge, with an 89.9% conviction rate that far exceeds the statewide dismissal rate of 34.5%. Madison County dismisses only 10.1% of petit larceny cases, 24.4 percentage points below the state average, suggesting prosecutors in this county pursue these charges aggressively and judges or juries sustain them at high rates. Over 609 cases spanning 2019-2024, the dismissal rate has remained consistently low around 3.5-3.6%, indicating this pattern is stable rather than a recent shift.
More than half of petit larceny defendants—54.6%—see their charges reduced, most often to criminal trespass. At pretrial, 60.5% are released on their own recognizance, while 7.9% face bail set at a median of $100. When convicted, fines are the dominant outcome at 57.1% of sentences, though 14.4% receive jail time. Cases resolve in a median 114 days, moving relatively quickly through the system despite high conviction rates.
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: 609 public court records, Madison County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Petit Larceny outcomes in Madison County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 79 | 3.5% | 96.5% |
| 2020 | 110 | 7.6% | 92.4% |
| 2021 | 108 | 11.2% | 88.8% |
| 2022 | 106 | 15.7% | 84.3% |
| 2023 | 122 | 14.1% | 85.9% |
| 2024 | 81 | 3.6% | 96.4% |
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 Madison 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 Madison County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Madison County.
54.6% of Petit Larceny cases in Madison 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 Madison County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 527 | 10.6% | 89.4% |
| Black | 50 | 4.4% | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 6.7% | 93.3% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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. 609 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Madison County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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