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Schenectady City Police Department

Schenectady County · 9,337 cases analyzed

33.9%
Case Dismissal Rate
65.5%
Conviction Rate
9,337
Total Cases

According to 9,337 public court records, cases originating from Schenectady City Police Department in Schenectady County have a 33.9% dismissal rate and a 65.5% conviction rate.

33.9% of cases from Schenectady City Police Department are dismissed — high by New York standards. A Schenectady County attorney can tell you if your case fits the dismissal pattern.

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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 Schenectady County Courts

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 1,515 50.4%
Criminal Contempt 1,426 38.8%
Assault 843 35.9%
Petit Larceny 543 40.0%
DWI / DUI 466 1.1%
Strangulation 438 44.9%
Menacing 359 46.4%
Aggravated Harassment 339 62.0%
Burglary 324 10.9%
Criminal Trespass 282 41.0%
Drug Sale 278 8.6%
Endangering Welfare of a Child 272 45.5%
Drug Possession 270 12.6%
Weapons Offense 255 14.0%
Grand Larceny 225 29.6%
Escape / Bail Jumping 192 21.7%
Theft of Services 171 40.0%
Robbery 164 10.2%
Corrections Violation 138 9.8%
Identity Theft 96 17.1%
Forgery 91 27.2%
Kidnapping 89 45.7%
Sex Offense 88 16.7%
Reckless Endangerment 73 26.2%
Obstruction 62 22.2%
Official Misconduct 61 34.8%
Disorderly Conduct 47 17.5%
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 47 2.1%
Homicide 42 4.9%
Other Penal Law 40 20.0%
Prostitution 26 4.3%
Public Lewdness 25 33.3%
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 20 25.0%
Marijuana Offense 19 17.6%
Traffic Offense 6 0.0%

Other Agencies in Schenectady

Agency Cases Dismissal Rate
Rotterdam Town Police Department 627 15.3%
Niskayuna Town Police Department 389 18.8%
Schenectady County Sheriffs Office 368 20.5%
Glenville Town Police Department 341 35.9%
NYSP Fonda 337 9.7%

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 Schenectady City Police Department have a 33.9% dismissal rate, based on 9,337 cases from public court records. Many factors beyond the arresting agency contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges from Schenectady City Police Department include Other (1,515 cases), Criminal Contempt (1,426 cases), Assault (843 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 Schenectady City Police Department. 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. 9,337 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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