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Cortland County Sheriffs Office

Cortland County · 691 cases analyzed

19.2%
Case Dismissal Rate
79.6%
Conviction Rate
691
Total Cases

According to 691 public court records, cases originating from Cortland County Sheriffs Office in Cortland County have a 19.2% dismissal rate and a 79.6% 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: December 2024

Cases heard in Cortland County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DWI / DUI 99 5.1%
Drug Possession 96 13.8%
Petit Larceny 54 12.8%
Grand Larceny 51 36.2%
Criminal Contempt 49 23.7%
Drug Sale 45 29.3%
Other 33 18.5%
Escape / Bail Jumping 29 4.5%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 28 19.2%
Burglary 27 29.2%
Sex Offense 25 33.3%
Weapons Offense 20 5.6%
Disorderly Conduct 17 46.2%
Theft of Services 15 0.0%
Assault 14 27.3%
Fraud 13 45.5%
Drug Offense 9 66.7%
Forgery 8 0.0%
Criminal Trespass 7 66.7%
Strangulation 6 16.7%
Official Misconduct 6 50.0%
Identity Theft 6 16.7%
Aggravated Harassment 6 0.0%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 5 0.0%

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.

Cases originating from Cortland County Sheriffs Office have a 19.2% dismissal rate, based on 691 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Cortland County Sheriffs Office include DWI / DUI (99 cases), Drug Possession (96 cases), Petit Larceny (54 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records for arrests originating from Cortland County Sheriffs Office. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, county prosecutorial practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They reflect institutional patterns and do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 691 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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