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PL 215.56 — Bail Jumping-2nd Degree

Felony · 1,189 cases across 15 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 215.56 (Bail Jumping-2nd Degree), 12.7% of 1,189 cases statewide were dismissed and 87.2% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 15 New York counties.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Bail Jumping-2nd Degree is classified as a Felony under New York law. Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025, updated monthly. Last updated: March 2026

1,189
Total Cases
12.7%
Dismissal Rate
87.2%
Conviction Rate
15
Counties

See also: All Obstruction charges (DCJS data, 2019–2024) for pretrial release, bail, and charge reduction data.

What the Data Shows

Bail Jumping-2nd Degree (PL § 215.56) is a Felony under New York law. Based on 1,189 arraignments across 15 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 12.7% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 87.2% of cases result in conviction, including guilty pleas and trial verdicts
  • Geographic variation: Click any county below for specific fines, sentencing breakdowns, and dismissal reasons

These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual case results. For legal guidance, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Outcomes by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 624 10.8% 89.2%
Saratoga 77 30.0% 70.0%
Westchester 74 10.3% 89.7%
Kings 50 18.4% 81.6%
Genesee 48 9.7% 87.1%
Ulster 42 14.3% 85.7%
Schenectady 41 25.0% 75.0%
Steuben 39 12.0% 88.0%
Warren 39 4.8% 95.2%
Albany 32 33.3% 66.7%
Dutchess 29 16.7% 83.3%
Nassau 28 5.9% 94.1%
Putnam 24 11.1% 88.9%
Broome 22 57.1% 42.9%
Rensselaer 20 0.0% 100.0%

Common Questions

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

PL 215.56 is the New York statute for Bail Jumping-2nd Degree, classified as a Felony. Based on 1,189 arraignments in 2024–2025, 12.7% of cases are dismissed and 87.2% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Bail Jumping-2nd Degree vary across 15 New York counties. Click any county in the table above for detailed statistics including sentencing, fines, and demographic breakdowns.
This data comes from the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act data, covering criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025. The data is updated monthly, generally on the 6th of each month. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 1,189 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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