Elmira City Police Department
Chemung County · 5,664 cases analyzed
According to 5,664 public court records, cases originating from Elmira City Police Department in Chemung County have a 30.3% dismissal rate and a 68.8% 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 Chemung County Courts
Cases by Charge Type
| Charge | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,045 | 28.8% |
| Petit Larceny | 911 | 36.5% |
| Other | 476 | 34.0% |
| Criminal Contempt | 436 | 34.3% |
| Assault | 344 | 27.4% |
| Criminal Trespass | 281 | 51.9% |
| Burglary | 252 | 22.1% |
| DWI / DUI | 192 | 5.3% |
| Official Misconduct | 180 | 37.8% |
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 180 | 31.2% |
| Weapons Offense | 172 | 23.3% |
| Grand Larceny | 133 | 15.3% |
| Endangering Welfare of a Child | 127 | 30.6% |
| Menacing | 118 | 34.5% |
| Drug Sale | 118 | 10.8% |
| Identity Theft | 115 | 30.0% |
| Strangulation | 110 | 37.0% |
| Theft of Services | 109 | 40.0% |
| Robbery | 60 | 32.2% |
| Aggravated Harassment | 41 | 37.8% |
| Criminal Possession of Stolen Property | 36 | 34.6% |
| Forgery | 30 | 15.4% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 27 | 40.0% |
| Homicide | 26 | 4.0% |
| Sex Offense | 22 | 26.3% |
| Obstruction | 20 | 16.7% |
| Public Lewdness | 17 | 26.7% |
| Kidnapping | 17 | 31.2% |
| Reckless Endangerment | 14 | 30.8% |
| Other Penal Law | 14 | 35.7% |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation | 14 | 23.1% |
| Marijuana Offense | 10 | 20.0% |
Other Agencies in Chemung
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| NYSP Bath | 622 | 14.0% |
| Chemung County Sheriffs Office | 617 | 20.3% |
| Elmira Heights Village Police Department | 191 | 6.9% |
| Horseheads Village Police Department | 125 | 20.4% |
| NYSP Troop E Headquarters- Canandaigua | 40 | 13.9% |
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. 5,664 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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