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Prostitution in New York

Outcomes across 14 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Based on 2,846 public court records, Prostitution cases across 14 New York counties have a 67.9% average dismissal rate and a 32.0% average conviction rate. Outcomes vary significantly by county — browse the data below to compare.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates vary across counties. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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14 counties

Comparison by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Avg Duration
Queens 1,057 60.6% 39.4% 6.0 months
Bronx 438 83.4% 16.6% 6.0 months
Kings 398 84.8% 14.9% 7.6 months
New York 232 63.8% 35.8% 2.9 months
Nassau 134 84.7% 15.3% 8.2 months
Suffolk 131 62.9% 37.1% 6.8 months
Richmond 89 85.4% 14.6% 7.0 months
Onondaga 64 79.2% 20.8% 1.4 years
Monroe 62 17.2% 82.8% 4.3 months
Orange 59 57.9% 42.1% 6.7 months
Oneida 55 63.6% 36.4% 10.6 months
Erie 54 64.0% 36.0% 6.6 months
Rensselaer 46 5.7% 94.3% 2.6 months
Schenectady 27 4.3% 95.7% 4.9 months

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Prostitution across New York.

Charge Class Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
B Misdemeanor 1,319 83.4% 16.6%
A Misdemeanor 1,314 62.7% 37.3%
D Felony 154 25.3% 74.7%
B Felony 129 11.1% 87.3%
E Felony 13 50.0% 50.0%
C Felony 10 33.3% 66.7%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining patterns. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Prostitution outcomes across New York have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2019 1,225 62.7% 37.2%
2020 441 77.2% 22.6%
2021 182 64.5% 35.5%
2022 163 60.5% 39.5%
2023 262 71.8% 28.2%
2024 464 71.2% 28.8%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 14 counties. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Richmond County has the highest dismissal rate for Prostitution at 85.4%. Use the comparison table above to see how all New York counties compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
Prostitution cases were filed across 14 New York counties based on DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Click on any county above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The conviction rate for Prostitution varies by county across New York. Rates differ based on local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. Use the comparison table above to see how each county differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Outcomes vary by charge class. B Misdemeanor: 83.4% dismissal rate, 16.6% conviction rate (1,319 cases). A Misdemeanor: 62.7% dismissal rate, 37.3% conviction rate (1,314 cases). D Felony: 25.3% dismissal rate, 74.7% conviction rate (154 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

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