Escape / Bail Jumping in New York: What the Court Data Shows

Disclaimer: This page provides statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws and penalties change — consult a licensed New York attorney and the New York Penal Law for current legal information. Past court outcomes do not predict future results.

Bail jumping and escape charges in New York arise when defendants fail to appear in court or flee custody. This page examines what DCJS pretrial release records (2019-2024) reveal about how these cases are processed across 62 counties.

What Our Data Shows About Escape / Bail Jumping Outcomes

Based on our analysis of escape / bail jumping cases across New York courts (DCJS pretrial release records, 2019-2024):

Bail jumping charges carry their own pretrial release implications given the nature of the offense
The data shows that defendants charged with bail jumping may face stricter pretrial conditions
County-level variation exists in the volume and processing of bail jumping cases

View escape / bail jumping statistics across all New York counties

Variation Across New York

Bail jumping case patterns vary across New York counties. The data shows geographic differences in how frequently these charges are filed and how they are processed at arraignment. Counties with higher caseloads may show different patterns in bail jumping prosecution.

Pretrial Release Patterns

Bail jumping charges present unique pretrial release considerations, as the underlying allegation involves a failure to comply with court conditions. Our data tracks how pretrial release decisions for bail jumping cases differ across counties. Courts may weigh the defendant's history of non-appearance when making release decisions.

Understanding the Statistics

When reviewing escape / bail jumping data, keep in mind:

Statistics reflect aggregate patterns from DCJS pretrial release records — individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case
County-level differences may reflect local practices, caseload volumes, and available programs
Data covers 2019-2024, a period that includes bail reform and its subsequent amendments

Next Steps

For information about escape / bail jumping laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney or visit the New York Penal Law. To explore the data, view our escape / bail jumping statistics by county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our analysis of DCJS pretrial release records from 2019-2024 shows that escape / bail jumping outcomes vary across New York's 62 counties. Pretrial release patterns, charge reduction rates, and disposition outcomes all differ by county. Visit our escape / bail jumping data page for county-specific statistics.

Our data shows meaningful county-level variation in how escape / bail jumping cases are handled. Urban, suburban, and rural counties may show different pretrial release rates, bail patterns, and charge reduction frequencies for similar charges.

For current information about escape / bail jumping laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney or visit the New York State Senate website for the Penal Law text. Our site provides court outcome statistics, not legal guidance.

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