Chautauqua County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 13,008 cases analyzed
According to 13,008 public court records, Chautauqua County has a 29.5% dismissal rate, a 69.9% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 8.7 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
13,008
Total Cases
29.5%
Dismissal Rate
69.9%
Conviction Rate
0.2%
Acquittal Rate
8.7 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Drug Possession
Petit Larceny
Criminal Contempt
DWI / DUI
Assault
Endangering Welfare of a Child
Disorderly Conduct
Drug Sale
Burglary
Strangulation
Top Agencies in Chautauqua County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Chautauqua County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown City Police Department | 9,338 | 29.7% | 69.7% |
| Dunkirk City Police Department | 1,486 | 22.8% | 76.7% |
| Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office | 876 | 30.2% | 69.3% |
| NYSP Jamestown | 511 | 29.6% | 69.7% |
| Fredonia Village Police Department | 235 | 25.5% | 74.5% |
| Lakewood Busti Village Police Department | 196 | 39.9% | 58.5% |
| Ellicott Town Police Department | 193 | 56.0% | 43.5% |
| Westfield Village Police Department | 102 | 35.3% | 63.5% |
Courts in Chautauqua County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Chautauqua County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown City Court | Local-City & District | 5,131 | 28.0% | 71.9% |
| Dunkirk City Court | Local-City & District | 1,298 | 30.9% | 69.1% |
| Chautauqua County Court | Supreme/County | 675 | 9.7% | 90.3% |
| Fredonia Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 324 | 33.9% | 66.1% |
| Ellicott Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 315 | 59.2% | 40.8% |
| Busti Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 221 | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Dunkirk Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 163 | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Hanover Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 145 | 42.0% | 58.0% |
| Chautauqua Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 133 | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Westfield Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 107 | 32.9% | 67.1% |
| Pomfret Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 74 | 30.8% | 69.2% |
| Ellery Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 53 | 26.8% | 70.7% |
| Portland Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 50 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| Gerry Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 34 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Westfield Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 34 | 31.8% | 68.2% |
| Harmony Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 30 | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Poland Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 30 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| North Harmony Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 29 | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Ripley Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 27 | 42.1% | 57.9% |
| Charlotte Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 25 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Sherman Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 24 | 73.7% | 26.3% |
| Sheridan Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 23 | 13.3% | 86.7% |
| Carroll Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 22 | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Stockton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 20 | 61.5% | 38.5% |
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.
Chautauqua County has a 29.5% dismissal rate and 69.9% conviction rate across 13,008 cases. The average case duration is 8.7 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Chautauqua County include Drug Possession (1,494 cases), Petit Larceny (1,098 cases), Criminal Contempt (1,048 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 13,008 cases from public records, 29.5% of cases are dismissed, 69.9% result in conviction, and the average case takes 8.7 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. 13,008 cases analyzed in Chautauqua County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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