Petit Larceny in Sullivan County
297 cases · Sullivan County Courts · DCJS Data
Petit larceny cases in Sullivan County are dismissed at a substantially higher rate than the statewide average. With a 61% dismissal rate compared to 34.5% statewide, Sullivan County prosecutors decline or judges dismiss these charges at nearly double the state average—a 26.5 percentage point difference. Over the 297 cases examined, this pattern suggests that petit larceny charges in this county face significant evidentiary or prosecutorial hurdles. However, the trend is moving in the opposite direction: dismissals declined from 64.1% in 2023 to 58% in 2024, indicating that more cases are surviving initial screening.
When charges proceed, defendants rarely face prison time. Among those convicted, 27.1% receive jail sentences and 23.5% receive either fines or time served. Notably, 55.3% of petit larceny charges are reduced before conviction, with nearly all reductions (95.3%) downgraded to disorderly conduct rather than more serious crimes. Pretrial conditions are relatively favorable: 40.3% of defendants are released on their own recognizance, while only 3.7% are remanded. Cases typically reach disposition in about six months.
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: 297 public court records, Sullivan County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Petit Larceny outcomes in Sullivan County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 165 | 64.1% | 35.9% |
| 2024 | 124 | 58.0% | 42.0% |
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 Petit Larceny in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Petit Larceny convictions in Sullivan County.
55.3% of Petit Larceny cases in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 62.1% | 37.9% |
| Black | 85 | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 59.3% | 40.7% |
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. 297 cases analyzed for Petit Larceny in Sullivan County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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