Dutchess County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 8,218 cases analyzed
According to 8,218 public court records, Dutchess County has a 20.0% dismissal rate, a 79.4% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 8.1 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
8,218
Total Cases
20.0%
Dismissal Rate
79.4%
Conviction Rate
0.1%
Acquittal Rate
8.1 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
DWI / DUI
Petit Larceny
Assault
Criminal Contempt
Drug Possession
Drug Sale
Grand Larceny
Escape / Bail Jumping
Weapons Offense
Burglary
Top Agencies in Dutchess County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Dutchess County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie City Police Department | 2,573 | 23.7% | 75.3% |
| NYSP Wappinger Falls | 1,720 | 13.8% | 85.8% |
| Dutchess County Sheriffs Office | 1,040 | 10.7% | 88.9% |
| Poughkeepsie Town Police Department | 936 | 16.4% | 82.9% |
| Beacon City Police Department | 720 | 30.4% | 69.5% |
| Fishkill Town Police Department | 311 | 56.4% | 43.6% |
| East Fishkill Town Police Department | 181 | 11.0% | 87.8% |
| NYSP Livingston | 181 | 6.5% | 92.9% |
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department | 108 | 34.0% | 66.0% |
| Hyde Park Town Police Department | 97 | 19.5% | 80.5% |
Courts in Dutchess County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Dutchess County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie City Court | Local-City & District | 2,559 | 27.8% | 72.1% |
| Poughkeepsie Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 1,193 | 17.1% | 82.9% |
| Fishkill Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 663 | 57.2% | 42.8% |
| Dutchess County Court | Supreme/County | 655 | 3.2% | 96.6% |
| Beacon City Court | Local-City & District | 454 | 32.2% | 67.6% |
| East Fishkill Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 346 | 15.0% | 85.0% |
| Wappinger Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 292 | 12.4% | 87.6% |
| Lagrange Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 210 | 11.7% | 87.7% |
| Hyde Park Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 198 | 26.3% | 73.7% |
| Pleasant Valley Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 161 | 17.3% | 82.7% |
| Dover Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 139 | 12.9% | 87.1% |
| Wappingers Falls Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 123 | 20.8% | 79.2% |
| Beekman Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 83 | 27.0% | 73.0% |
| Fishkill Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 74 | 28.8% | 71.2% |
| Pawling Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 72 | 17.0% | 83.0% |
| Red Hook Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 70 | 27.9% | 72.1% |
| Rhinebeck Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 53 | 26.7% | 73.3% |
| Milan Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 41 | 21.1% | 78.9% |
| Amenia Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 40 | 35.9% | 64.1% |
| Clinton Town Court(Dutchess) | Local-Town & Village | 37 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| North East Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 30 | 34.6% | 65.4% |
| Stanford Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 28 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Rhinebeck Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 23 | 18.2% | 81.8% |
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.
Dutchess County has a 20.0% dismissal rate and 79.4% conviction rate across 8,218 cases. The average case duration is 8.1 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Dutchess County include DWI / DUI (1,473 cases), Petit Larceny (934 cases), Assault (697 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 8,218 cases from public records, 20.0% of cases are dismissed, 79.4% result in conviction, and the average case takes 8.1 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. 8,218 cases analyzed in Dutchess County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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