In Schenectady County, 46.3% of 159 Act In Manner Injur Child < 17 (PL 260.10) cases were dismissed and 53.7% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $125.

Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026

159
Total Cases
46.3%
Dismissal Rate
53.7%
Conviction Rate
3.1%
DAT Rate
34
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$125
Median Fine
$75–$250
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
20
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 38 55.1%
Fine 18 26.1%
Conditional Discharge 9 13.0%
Probation 4 5.8%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 63
Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.30 (1)(g)) 2
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 1
Decline to Prosecute - Unknown Reason 1
Decline to Prosecute - Insufficient Evidence 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 69
35-44 54
18-24 17
45-54 17
55-64 2

PL 260.10 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 865 86.5% 13.4%
Kings 542 90.7% 9.3%
Erie 506 62.1% 37.9%
New York 425 84.1% 15.9%
Suffolk 422 60.4% 39.6%
Chautauqua 370 44.3% 55.7%
Bronx 307 87.6% 12.4%
Monroe 299 57.4% 42.2%
Westchester 272 60.4% 39.2%
Oneida 251 33.6% 66.4%
Nassau 247 61.4% 38.2%
Onondaga 230 65.4% 34.1%
Orange 222 65.4% 34.6%
Albany 197 45.1% 54.9%
Niagara 195 29.2% 70.2%
Broome 183 48.1% 51.9%
Oswego 170 43.6% 56.4%
Jefferson 132 23.7% 76.3%
Rensselaer 121 56.6% 43.4%
Steuben 121 40.0% 60.0%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

Based on 159 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 46.3% of Act In Manner Injur Child < 17 cases in Schenectady County are dismissed and 53.7% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $125. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 20 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Act In Manner Injur Child < 17 in Schenectady County is $125. The median surcharge is an additional $120.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 159 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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