Sex Offense in New York: What the Court Data Shows

According to 16,520 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Sex Offense cases across 55 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 37.7% and an average conviction rate of 59.7%.

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.

Sex offense charges in New York encompass a range of serious felonies and misdemeanors. This page examines what DCJS pretrial release records (2019-2024) reveal about how sex offense cases are processed across the state's 62 counties.

What Our Data Shows About Sex Offense Outcomes

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

Sex offense charges generally show higher bail and remand rates than many other charge categories
Pretrial release decisions for sex offenses reflect the serious nature of these charges
County-level variation exists in how sex offense cases are processed at arraignment

View sex offense statistics across all New York counties

Variation Across New York

Sex offense outcomes vary across New York counties, though the serious nature of these charges creates some consistency in how they are treated at the pretrial stage. Our data captures county-level differences in bail, ROR, and remand rates for sex offense arraignments.

Pretrial Release Patterns

Sex offenses, particularly felony-level charges, are generally treated seriously at the pretrial release stage. Many sex offense charges remained bail-eligible under bail reform. Our data tracks how pretrial release decisions for sex offenses have evolved across the 2019-2024 period and how they compare across jurisdictions.

Understanding the Statistics

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our data shows meaningful county-level variation in how sex offense 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 sex offense 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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