| Dismissal Timeliness | |
|---|---|
| How it's measured | (a) Average number of days from filing to dismissal, separately by felonies and misdemeanors (b) Median number of days from filing to dismissal, separately by felonies and misdemeanors |
| Data elements | 1. Filing offense severity 2. Case disposition type 3. Date of case filing decision 4. Date of case dismissal |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Desired direction | Decrease in number of days |
| Rationale for measuring this indicator | Dismissals should occur as early in the case process as possible. Delayed case dismissals result in wasted time and resources and do not serve the interests of defendants or victims. |
