Schenectady County Court in Schenectady County has a 1.9% dismissal rate and 97.9% conviction rate across 598 cases arraigned in 2024–2025. The median defendant age is 32.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. DAT rate reflects the proportion of arrests processed as Desk Appearance Tickets rather than custodial arrests. Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Last updated: March 2026

598
Total Cases
1.9%
Dismissal Rate
97.9%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
32
Median Age

Most Common Charges

Other Courts in Schenectady County

Court Type Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Schenectady City Court Local-City & District 5,784 33.0% 66.6%
Rotterdam Town Court Local-Town & Village 748 23.0% 77.0%
Glenville Town Court Local-Town & Village 486 39.2% 60.8%
Niskayuna Town Court Local-Town & Village 476 23.4% 76.6%
Scotia Village Court Local-Town & Village 151 25.2% 74.8%
Duanesburg Town Court Local-Town & Village 65 40.0% 60.0%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

Based on 598 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, Schenectady County Court has a 1.9% dismissal rate and a 97.9% conviction rate.
Schenectady County Court is a Supreme/County court in Schenectady County. The most common charges include Weapons Offense (109 cases), DWI / DUI (49 cases), Assault (47 cases). For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Schenectady County has 7 courts handling criminal cases. Schenectady County Court has a 1.9% dismissal rate — compare this with other courts in the table above. View all Schenectady County court statistics for a broader look at case outcomes in this county, including DCJS pretrial release data.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 598 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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