Albany County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 16,534 cases analyzed
According to 16,534 public court records, Albany County has a 23.8% dismissal rate, a 75.8% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 7.9 months.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Avg duration measures arraignment to final disposition. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data across all charge types in this county. Last updated: March 2026
16,534
Total Cases
23.8%
Dismissal Rate
75.8%
Conviction Rate
0.2%
Acquittal Rate
7.9 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
DWI / DUI
Petit Larceny
Assault
Criminal Contempt
Drug Possession
Drug Sale
Weapons Offense
Burglary
Grand Larceny
Theft of Services
Top Agencies in Albany County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Albany County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany City Police Department | 7,259 | 25.2% | 74.2% |
| Cohoes City Police Department | 1,745 | 34.0% | 65.8% |
| Colonie Town Police Department | 1,645 | 16.0% | 83.7% |
| Watervliet City Police Department | 1,280 | 31.5% | 68.3% |
| Albany County Sheriffs Office | 775 | 19.6% | 80.3% |
| NYSP Schodack | 648 | 11.1% | 88.8% |
| Guilderland Town Police Department | 493 | 22.8% | 76.3% |
| NYSP Capital | 489 | 18.7% | 80.9% |
| Bethlehem Town Police Department | 337 | 21.7% | 78.3% |
| SUNY Police Albany | 316 | 27.7% | 72.0% |
Courts in Albany County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Albany County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany City Criminal Court | Local-City & District | 5,916 | 34.3% | 65.6% |
| Colonie Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 2,503 | 29.8% | 70.2% |
| Albany County Court | Supreme/County | 1,618 | 5.6% | 94.2% |
| Cohoes City Court | Local-City & District | 1,431 | 37.4% | 62.6% |
| Watervliet City Court | Local-City & District | 925 | 29.5% | 70.5% |
| Guilderland Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 732 | 29.9% | 70.1% |
| Bethlehem Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 587 | 31.7% | 68.3% |
| Albany City Traffic Court | Local-City & District | 458 | 71.3% | 28.7% |
| Menands Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 211 | 23.7% | 76.3% |
| Coeymans Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 171 | 27.6% | 72.4% |
| New Scotland Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 88 | 41.3% | 58.7% |
| Green Island Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 47 | 34.3% | 65.7% |
| Westerlo Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 34 | 20.0% | 76.0% |
| Berne Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 29 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Knox Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 22 | 64.7% | 35.3% |
Compare All New York Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Avg Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 211,680 | 76.6% | 23.2% | 6.7 months |
| New York | 178,683 | 60.5% | 39.2% | 7.0 months |
| Queens | 174,749 | 62.8% | 36.9% | 6.7 months |
| Bronx | 136,264 | 68.9% | 30.7% | 7.0 months |
| Suffolk | 74,073 | 32.9% | 66.6% | 9.5 months |
| Nassau | 73,406 | 39.0% | 60.5% | 8.6 months |
| Erie | 46,381 | 43.7% | 55.5% | 7.9 months |
| Westchester | 40,967 | 32.6% | 66.8% | 8.6 months |
| Monroe | 35,087 | 43.8% | 54.7% | 8.1 months |
| Richmond | 34,320 | 48.2% | 51.6% | 7.0 months |
| Onondaga | 29,389 | 46.1% | 53.2% | 10.4 months |
| Orange | 18,311 | 29.0% | 70.6% | 8.0 months |
| Niagara | 17,168 | 29.4% | 69.8% | 7.8 months |
| Oneida | 16,787 | 25.0% | 74.4% | 7.0 months |
| Albany | 16,534 | 23.8% | 75.8% | 7.9 months |
| Broome | 13,834 | 34.4% | 64.7% | 8.6 months |
| Chautauqua | 13,008 | 29.5% | 69.9% | 8.7 months |
| Schenectady | 11,793 | 30.6% | 68.8% | 7.6 months |
| Oswego | 8,518 | 18.4% | 81.2% | 7.5 months |
| Saratoga | 8,368 | 15.1% | 84.6% | 6.0 months |
| Dutchess | 8,218 | 20.0% | 79.4% | 8.1 months |
| Rensselaer | 8,027 | 29.2% | 70.1% | 8.3 months |
| Chemung | 7,332 | 26.9% | 72.2% | 7.0 months |
| Ulster | 7,264 | 22.5% | 77.0% | 9.2 months |
| Jefferson | 6,400 | 16.4% | 82.8% | 8.0 months |
| Cattaraugus | 5,613 | 15.8% | 83.6% | 7.6 months |
| Steuben | 5,525 | 21.4% | 77.1% | 8.2 months |
| Cayuga | 4,754 | 10.1% | 89.1% | 7.3 months |
| Rockland | 4,492 | 39.2% | 59.8% | 8.5 months |
| Warren | 4,233 | 16.1% | 83.2% | 6.5 months |
| Clinton | 4,110 | 11.2% | 87.8% | 6.1 months |
| St. Lawrence | 3,971 | 19.6% | 79.7% | 7.8 months |
| Ontario | 3,882 | 16.1% | 82.5% | 9.6 months |
| Montgomery | 3,611 | 5.9% | 93.1% | 6.6 months |
| Genesee | 3,609 | 10.0% | 89.1% | 8.6 months |
| Fulton | 3,519 | 5.8% | 93.2% | 5.4 months |
| Tompkins | 3,479 | 37.5% | 61.8% | 8.0 months |
| Madison | 3,308 | 8.3% | 90.9% | 7.5 months |
| Cortland | 3,228 | 17.2% | 81.9% | 8.9 months |
| Otsego | 2,149 | 23.6% | 75.8% | 6.5 months |
| Chenango | 2,087 | 12.1% | 87.4% | 6.9 months |
| Sullivan | 2,007 | 20.2% | 78.9% | 10.2 months |
| Columbia | 1,995 | 17.5% | 81.5% | 9.6 months |
| Wayne | 1,881 | 17.8% | 80.8% | 8.2 months |
| Livingston | 1,538 | 11.5% | 87.4% | 7.5 months |
| Greene | 1,488 | 14.7% | 83.9% | 7.8 months |
| Herkimer | 1,381 | 5.5% | 93.5% | 6.8 months |
| Franklin | 1,297 | 9.0% | 90.0% | 7.8 months |
| Washington | 1,293 | 7.7% | 91.5% | 6.4 months |
| Putnam | 1,211 | 18.7% | 80.9% | 8.9 months |
| Wyoming | 1,109 | 3.8% | 95.0% | 7.1 months |
| Seneca | 1,043 | 7.3% | 92.0% | 7.4 months |
| Allegany | 947 | 15.5% | 83.6% | 7.8 months |
| Essex | 863 | 9.3% | 90.0% | 7.9 months |
| Orleans | 848 | 14.9% | 84.3% | 6.8 months |
| Tioga | 764 | 13.3% | 86.0% | 8.0 months |
| Delaware | 711 | 26.6% | 72.7% | 6.9 months |
| Schoharie | 490 | 6.5% | 91.8% | 7.3 months |
| Schuyler | 483 | 9.8% | 89.6% | 7.9 months |
| Lewis | 412 | 8.6% | 89.9% | 9.2 months |
| Yates | 310 | 7.9% | 91.8% | 7.2 months |
| Hamilton | 37 | 5.6% | 94.4% | 8.7 months |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Albany County has a 23.8% dismissal rate and 75.8% conviction rate across 16,534 cases. The average case duration is 7.9 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Albany County include DWI / DUI (1,698 cases), Petit Larceny (1,512 cases), Assault (1,432 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 16,534 cases from public records, 23.8% of cases are dismissed, 75.8% result in conviction, and the average case takes 7.9 months. Outcomes vary significantly by charge type — look up your specific charge for the most relevant statistics. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 16,534 cases analyzed in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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