Sullivan County, New York sentencing data
As of October 22, 2026, according to New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision records, 225 people sentenced in Sullivan County were held in New York state prisons. Their median sentence is 7.5 years, longer than the statewide median of 7 years. 25% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 29% statewide. New York publishes one combined minimum and maximum sentence per person; figures here use the maximum. The most common offense is crim poss contr substance 3rd.
Sentences by offense: Sullivan County vs. New York
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Sullivan median (yrs) | New York median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crim Poss Contr Substance 3Rd | 21 | 7 | 5.5 |
| Crim Poss Weap 2Nd | 20 | 7 | 7 |
| Manslaughter 1St | 10 | 17.5 | 20 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 39% |
| Black | 76 | 34% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 22% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other New York counties
About this data
Source: New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Sullivan County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. New York publishes one combined minimum and maximum sentence per person; figures here use the maximum. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.