What is the dismissal rate for Petit Larceny in Monroe County?

The dismissal rate is 58.3%, based on 3447 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

How long does a Petit Larceny case take in Monroe County?

The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to disposition. Duration depends on factors specific to each case including whether bail is set and plea negotiations.

How do outcomes vary by charge class for Petit Larceny in Monroe County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 58.3% dismissal rate (3434 cases). B Misdemeanor: 77.8% dismissal rate (13 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Petit Larceny in Monroe County, NY — 58.3% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Petit Larceny in Monroe County?

Based on 3447 cases in Monroe County, 58.3% are dismissed, 41.6% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Monroe County?

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Monroe County is 41.6%, based on 3447 cases from public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

Q: How often are Petit Larceny charges reduced in Monroe County?

64.3% of Petit Larceny cases in Monroe County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Q: How does Monroe County compare to other counties for Petit Larceny?

Monroe County has a 58.3% dismissal rate for Petit Larceny. Visit the Petit Larceny overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all New York counties.

Petit larceny cases in Monroe County are dismissed at a substantially higher rate than the statewide average, with 58.3% of defendants seeing charges dropped compared to 34.5% statewide—a difference of nearly 24 percentage points. This dismissal trend has strengthened over the past six years, rising from 46% in 2019 to 60.2% in 2024, suggesting the county's approach to these low-level theft cases has shifted toward resolution without conviction. Among the 41.6% who are convicted, acquittals are virtually nonexistent, indicating that cases reaching trial result in guilty verdicts.

Most petit larceny defendants are released before trial without bail, with 44.3% getting released on their own recognizance. When bail is set, the median amount is $100. Notably, 64.3% of cases involve charge reductions rather than dismissal or trial, with nearly all of those reductions (97.5%) becoming the lesser charge of disorderly conduct. Defendants convicted of petit larceny typically face jail time, with 20.1% receiving jail sentences and 12.1% serving time already spent in custody. Cases take a median of 181 days from filing to resolution.

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

58.3%

Dismissal Rate

41.6%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

58.3%

41.6%

Dismissed 58.3% Convicted 41.6% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 3,447 public court records, Monroe County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Petit Larceny in Monroe County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	3,434	58.3%	41.6%
B Misdemeanor	13	77.8%	22.2%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest (e.g., A Felony is the most serious, B Misdemeanor the least). Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities, plea bargaining patterns, and case complexity. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Petit Larceny outcomes in Monroe County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	400	46.0%	54.0%
2020	200	62.6%	36.8%
2021	198	68.3%	31.7%
2022	417	56.0%	44.0%
2023	1,026	59.3%	40.6%
2024	1,192	60.2%	39.7%

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 Monroe County are handled at arraignment.

44.3%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

10.5%

Bail Set

2.0%

Remanded

$100

Median Bail Amount

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

64.3% of Petit Larceny cases
in Monroe County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Petit Larceny Disorderly Conduct

675 cases (96.6%)

Petit Larceny Harassment

9 cases (1.3%)

Petit Larceny Criminal Trespass

8 cases (1.1%)

Petit Larceny Escape / Bail Jumping

4 cases (0.6%)

Petit Larceny Identity Theft

3 cases (0.4%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Monroe County.

20.1%

Jail

1.6%

Probation

0.1%

State Prison

5.9%

Fine Only

12.1%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Petit Larceny in Monroe County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	1,692	60.8%	39.2%
White	1,211	54.1%	45.5%
Hispanic	498	58.2%	41.8%
Asian	24	63.2%	36.8%

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.

Based on 3,447 cases in Monroe County, 58.3% are dismissed, 41.6% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Petit Larceny in Monroe County is 58.3%, based on 3,447 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Petit Larceny case in Monroe County takes 6.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

44.3% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 10.5% have bail set, and 2.0% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $100. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Petit Larceny in Monroe County is 41.6%, based on 3,447 cases from public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

64.3% of Petit Larceny cases in Monroe County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Monroe County has a 58.3% dismissal rate for Petit Larceny cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Petit Larceny overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Petit Larceny in Monroe County, 20.1% receive a jail sentence, 1.6% receive probation, and 0.1% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 58.3% dismissal rate, 41.6% conviction rate (3,434 cases). B Misdemeanor: 77.8% dismissal rate, 22.2% conviction rate (13 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 3,447 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Monroe County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com