Cattaraugus County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 5,613 cases analyzed
According to 5,613 public court records, Cattaraugus County has a 15.8% dismissal rate, a 83.6% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 7.6 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
5,613
Total Cases
15.8%
Dismissal Rate
83.6%
Conviction Rate
0.0%
Acquittal Rate
7.6 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Petit Larceny
DWI / DUI
Drug Possession
Criminal Contempt
Assault
Drug Sale
Burglary
Grand Larceny
Escape / Bail Jumping
Endangering Welfare of a Child
Top Agencies in Cattaraugus County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Cattaraugus County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olean City Police Department | 2,381 | 18.5% | 81.0% |
| Salamanca City Police Department | 1,663 | 15.2% | 84.3% |
| Cattaraugus County Sheriffs Office | 674 | 15.3% | 83.7% |
| NYSP Olean | 659 | 11.5% | 88.0% |
| Ellicottville Town Police Department | 66 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| NYSP Jamestown | 61 | 9.3% | 90.7% |
Courts in Cattaraugus County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Cattaraugus County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olean City Court | Local-City & District | 1,993 | 26.9% | 72.8% |
| Salamanca City Court | Local-City & District | 1,109 | 18.6% | 81.4% |
| Cattaraugus County Court | Supreme/County | 636 | 7.2% | 92.8% |
| Allegany Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 346 | 27.0% | 73.0% |
| Ellicottville Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 130 | 9.6% | 90.4% |
| Little Valley Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 107 | 22.9% | 77.1% |
| Yorkshire Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 107 | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Hinsdale Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 96 | 21.4% | 78.6% |
| Persia Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 70 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| Allegany Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 55 | 28.2% | 71.8% |
| Machias Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 53 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| Perrysburg Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 52 | 15.0% | 85.0% |
| Franklinville Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 51 | 36.8% | 63.2% |
| Carrollton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 49 | 15.8% | 84.2% |
| Portville Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 48 | 15.0% | 85.0% |
| Ashford Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 33 | 35.3% | 64.7% |
| Salamanca Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 31 | 21.4% | 78.6% |
| Coldspring Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 28 | 28.6% | 71.4% |
| Randolph Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 27 | 35.7% | 64.3% |
| Freedom Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 25 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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.
Cattaraugus County has a 15.8% dismissal rate and 83.6% conviction rate across 5,613 cases. The average case duration is 7.6 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Cattaraugus County include Petit Larceny (760 cases), DWI / DUI (644 cases), Drug Possession (509 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 5,613 cases from public records, 15.8% of cases are dismissed, 83.6% result in conviction, and the average case takes 7.6 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. 5,613 cases analyzed in Cattaraugus County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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