Chemung County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 7,332 cases analyzed
According to 7,332 public court records, Chemung County has a 26.9% dismissal rate, a 72.2% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 7.0 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
7,332
Total Cases
26.9%
Dismissal Rate
72.2%
Conviction Rate
0.2%
Acquittal Rate
7.0 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Drug Possession
Petit Larceny
Criminal Contempt
DWI / DUI
Assault
Burglary
Escape / Bail Jumping
Criminal Trespass
Grand Larceny
Weapons Offense
Top Agencies in Chemung County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Chemung County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira City Police Department | 5,664 | 30.3% | 68.8% |
| NYSP Bath | 622 | 14.0% | 84.8% |
| Chemung County Sheriffs Office | 617 | 20.3% | 79.1% |
| Elmira Heights Village Police Department | 191 | 6.9% | 92.6% |
| Horseheads Village Police Department | 125 | 20.4% | 79.6% |
| NYSP Troop E Headquarters- Canandaigua | 40 | 13.9% | 86.1% |
Courts in Chemung County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Chemung County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira City Court | Local-City & District | 3,208 | 35.9% | 64.0% |
| Chemung County Court | Supreme/County | 472 | 2.6% | 97.1% |
| Horseheads Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 389 | 25.7% | 74.3% |
| Southport Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 247 | 35.6% | 64.4% |
| Elmira Heights Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 230 | 14.0% | 86.0% |
| Big Flats Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 209 | 20.1% | 79.9% |
| Horseheads Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 180 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Veteran Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 64 | 36.8% | 63.2% |
| Elmira Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 45 | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Chemung Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 42 | 19.4% | 77.8% |
| Catlin Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 24 | 43.5% | 56.5% |
| Van Etten Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 24 | 21.1% | 78.9% |
| Ashland Town Court(Chemung) | Local-Town & Village | 22 | 41.7% | 58.3% |
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.
Chemung County has a 26.9% dismissal rate and 72.2% conviction rate across 7,332 cases. The average case duration is 7.0 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Chemung County include Drug Possession (1,248 cases), Petit Larceny (1,072 cases), Criminal Contempt (517 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 7,332 cases from public records, 26.9% of cases are dismissed, 72.2% result in conviction, and the average case takes 7.0 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. 7,332 cases analyzed in Chemung County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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