Jefferson County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 6,400 cases analyzed
According to 6,400 public court records, Jefferson County has a 16.4% dismissal rate, a 82.8% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 8.0 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
6,400
Total Cases
16.4%
Dismissal Rate
82.8%
Conviction Rate
0.2%
Acquittal Rate
8.0 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Petit Larceny
DWI / DUI
Criminal Contempt
Drug Possession
Drug Sale
Endangering Welfare of a Child
Weapons Offense
Assault
Burglary
Grand Larceny
Top Agencies in Jefferson County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Jefferson County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown City Police Department | 4,260 | 19.7% | 79.6% |
| NYSP Watertown | 988 | 10.5% | 88.4% |
| Jefferson County Sheriffs Office | 566 | 11.2% | 87.9% |
| Jefferson County District Attorney | 323 | 7.1% | 92.3% |
| Carthage Village Police Department | 50 | 6.0% | 94.0% |
| NYSP Alexandria Bay | 31 | 10.7% | 89.3% |
| NYSP Troop D Headquarters- Oneida | 29 | 6.9% | 93.1% |
| NYSP Carthage | 23 | 13.0% | 87.0% |
Courts in Jefferson County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Jefferson County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown City Court | Local-City & District | 2,973 | 28.2% | 71.7% |
| Jefferson County Court | Supreme/County | 728 | 0.9% | 98.7% |
| Watertown Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 384 | 15.5% | 84.5% |
| LeRay Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 255 | 17.1% | 82.9% |
| Champion Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 72 | 21.6% | 78.4% |
| Carthage Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 64 | 15.7% | 84.3% |
| Orleans Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 63 | 8.3% | 91.7% |
| Alexandria Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 58 | 22.5% | 77.5% |
| Pamelia Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 55 | 14.0% | 86.0% |
| Clayton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 53 | 10.6% | 89.4% |
| Rutland Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 48 | 17.1% | 82.9% |
| Brownville Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 44 | 17.6% | 82.4% |
| Philadelphia Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 44 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| Adams Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 32 | 15.6% | 84.4% |
| Hounsfield Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 25 | 28.6% | 71.4% |
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.
Jefferson County has a 16.4% dismissal rate and 82.8% conviction rate across 6,400 cases. The average case duration is 8.0 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Jefferson County include Petit Larceny (798 cases), DWI / DUI (684 cases), Criminal Contempt (574 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 6,400 cases from public records, 16.4% of cases are dismissed, 82.8% result in conviction, and the average case takes 8.0 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. 6,400 cases analyzed in Jefferson County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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