Schenectady County Sheriffs Office
Schenectady County · 368 cases analyzed
According to 368 public court records, cases originating from Schenectady County Sheriffs Office in Schenectady County have a 20.5% dismissal rate and a 79.5% 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 Schenectady County Courts
Cases by Charge Type
| Charge | Cases | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Escape / Bail Jumping | 93 | 15.3% |
| Assault | 77 | 34.9% |
| Other | 29 | 10.7% |
| Drug Sale | 28 | 9.1% |
| DWI / DUI | 27 | 0.0% |
| Criminal Contempt | 21 | 21.4% |
| Drug Possession | 17 | 23.1% |
| Fraud | 11 | 9.1% |
| Grand Larceny | 9 | 25.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 8 | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 6 | 40.0% |
| Official Misconduct | 5 | 60.0% |
| Endangering Welfare of a Child | 5 | 60.0% |
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.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 368 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Next Step
Arrested by this agency? A defense attorney familiar with Schenectady County can advise you on next steps.