Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office
Chautauqua County · 876 cases analyzed
According to 876 public court records, cases originating from Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office in Chautauqua County have a 30.2% dismissal rate and a 69.3% conviction rate.
Important: Statistics reflect institutional patterns, not individual officer performance. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, county prosecutorial practices, evidence factors, and other systemic variables. These statistics do not predict individual case outcomes.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026
Cases heard in Chautauqua County Courts
Cases by Charge Type
| Charge | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| DWI / DUI | 189 | 8.1% |
| Other | 82 | 44.7% |
| Criminal Contempt | 69 | 53.8% |
| Drug Sale | 65 | 22.4% |
| Drug Possession | 59 | 29.8% |
| Endangering Welfare of a Child | 44 | 65.8% |
| Burglary | 42 | 18.9% |
| Assault | 39 | 23.7% |
| Strangulation | 27 | 63.0% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 27 | 41.7% |
| Petit Larceny | 25 | 40.0% |
| Grand Larceny | 25 | 32.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 22 | 25.0% |
| Criminal Trespass | 16 | 61.5% |
| Aggravated Harassment | 16 | 41.7% |
| Sex Offense | 15 | 33.3% |
| Theft of Services | 14 | 38.5% |
| Reckless Endangerment | 12 | 33.3% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 11 | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 10 | 44.4% |
| Criminal Possession of Stolen Property | 10 | 25.0% |
| Kidnapping | 9 | 55.6% |
| Menacing | 7 | 33.3% |
| Official Misconduct | 6 | 0.0% |
| Corrections Violation | 6 | 0.0% |
| Robbery | 5 | 25.0% |
| Forgery | 5 | 0.0% |
Other Agencies in Chautauqua
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown City Police Department | 9,338 | 29.7% |
| Dunkirk City Police Department | 1,486 | 22.8% |
| NYSP Jamestown | 511 | 29.6% |
| Fredonia Village Police Department | 235 | 25.5% |
| Lakewood Busti Village Police Department | 196 | 39.9% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Agency statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 876 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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