Petit Larceny in Orleans County
96 cases · Orleans County Courts · DCJS Data
Petit larceny cases in Orleans County result in conviction about two-thirds of the time, a rate slightly higher than the statewide average of 65.5 percent. The dismissal rate of 33.3 percent is marginally below the state average of 34.5 percent, suggesting Orleans County handles these cases with comparable outcomes to other jurisdictions. However, dismissals have surged dramatically, climbing from zero in 2022 to 42.5 percent by 2024, indicating a meaningful shift in how prosecutors or courts are treating this charge in the county.
More than one-third of petit larceny charges are reduced to lesser offenses, predominantly to disorderly conduct, which accounts for nearly 89 percent of all reductions. Defendants are typically released pretrial without conditions—about 75 percent receive release on their own recognizance—while few face remand. When convictions do occur, jail sentences are most common at 21.2 percent of cases, though fines appear in roughly one-fifth of convictions. The median case takes about six months to resolve.
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: 96 public court records, Orleans County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Petit Larceny outcomes in Orleans County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 42 | 28.1% | 71.9% |
| 2024 | 48 | 42.5% | 57.5% |
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 Orleans 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 Orleans County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Orleans County.
34.6% of Petit Larceny cases in Orleans 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 Orleans County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 34.5% | 65.5% |
| Black | 14 | 9.1% | 90.9% |
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. 96 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Orleans County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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