Dutchess County Sheriffs Office
Dutchess County · 1,040 cases analyzed
According to 1,040 public court records, cases originating from Dutchess County Sheriffs Office in Dutchess County have a 10.7% dismissal rate and a 88.9% 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 Dutchess County Courts
Cases by Charge Type
| Charge | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| DWI / DUI | 313 | 2.9% |
| Criminal Contempt | 112 | 21.4% |
| Drug Sale | 86 | 8.2% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 71 | 12.2% |
| Other | 65 | 24.5% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 57 | 10.9% |
| Assault | 54 | 20.9% |
| Drug Possession | 36 | 9.7% |
| Grand Larceny | 28 | 12.0% |
| Obstruction | 27 | 22.2% |
| Petit Larceny | 22 | 35.3% |
| Weapons Offense | 19 | 0.0% |
| Corrections Violation | 17 | 43.8% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 14 | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 13 | 15.4% |
| Forgery | 13 | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 12 | 8.3% |
| Identity Theft | 11 | 0.0% |
| Theft of Services | 9 | 0.0% |
| Other Penal Law | 7 | 0.0% |
| Menacing | 7 | 28.6% |
| Endangering Welfare of a Child | 7 | 28.6% |
| Strangulation | 6 | 0.0% |
| Official Misconduct | 6 | 20.0% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.0% |
Other Agencies in Dutchess
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie City Police Department | 2,573 | 23.7% |
| NYSP Wappinger Falls | 1,720 | 13.8% |
| Poughkeepsie Town Police Department | 936 | 16.4% |
| Beacon City Police Department | 720 | 30.4% |
| Fishkill Town Police Department | 311 | 56.4% |
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. 1,040 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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