Fraud in New York: What the Court Data Shows

According to 1,807 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Fraud cases across 23 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 29.1% and an average conviction rate of 70.4%.

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.

Fraud-related charges in New York encompass a range of offenses involving deception for financial gain. This page examines what DCJS pretrial release records (2019-2024) reveal about how fraud cases are handled across the state.

What Our Data Shows About Fraud Outcomes

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

Fraud cases show pretrial release patterns that reflect their varying severity levels
Charge reduction rates for fraud offenses vary across counties
The data suggests differences in how urban and rural counties process fraud charges

View fraud statistics across all New York counties

Variation Across New York

Fraud case outcomes vary across New York's counties. The data captures geographic differences in pretrial release, charge reduction, and disposition patterns. Jurisdictions with larger financial centers may see different types and volumes of fraud cases compared to more rural areas.

Pretrial Release Patterns

Fraud charges span a range of severity in New York. Our data tracks pretrial release decisions for fraud cases across all 62 counties, showing how bail, ROR, and supervised release rates relate to charge severity and location. Bail reform provisions affected different fraud charge levels differently.

Understanding the Statistics

When reviewing fraud 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 fraud laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney or visit the New York Penal Law. To explore the data, view our fraud statistics by county.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our data shows meaningful county-level variation in how fraud 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 fraud 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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