Monroe County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 35,087 cases analyzed
According to 35,087 public court records, Monroe County has a 43.8% dismissal rate, a 54.7% 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
35,087
Total Cases
43.8%
Dismissal Rate
54.7%
Conviction Rate
1.0%
Acquittal Rate
8.1 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
DWI / DUI
Petit Larceny
Assault
Criminal Contempt
Weapons Offense
Drug Sale
Menacing
Burglary
Theft of Services
Strangulation
Top Agencies in Monroe County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Monroe County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester City Police Department | 24,083 | 51.8% | 46.7% |
| Monroe County Sheriffs Office | 3,098 | 30.1% | 68.3% |
| NYSP Rochester/Henrietta | 2,789 | 15.3% | 83.0% |
| Greece Town Police Department | 1,494 | 35.5% | 64.0% |
| Gates Town Police Department | 1,055 | 33.2% | 66.0% |
| Irondequoit Town Police Department | 944 | 24.6% | 73.8% |
| Webster Town Police Department | 416 | 25.9% | 71.1% |
| Brighton Town Police Department | 350 | 24.2% | 74.0% |
| Brockport Village Police Department | 120 | 32.0% | 68.0% |
| East Rochester Village Police Department | 120 | 27.7% | 71.3% |
Courts in Monroe County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Monroe County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester City Court | Local-City & District | 10,648 | 66.6% | 33.2% |
| Monroe County Court | Supreme/County | 3,335 | 7.8% | 89.9% |
| Greece Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 2,028 | 44.0% | 56.0% |
| Gates Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 1,338 | 36.6% | 63.1% |
| Irondequoit Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 1,173 | 30.8% | 69.1% |
| Henrietta Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 1,162 | 53.8% | 45.9% |
| Webster Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 455 | 33.9% | 65.5% |
| Penfield Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 409 | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Brighton Town Court(Monroe) | Local-Town & Village | 369 | 27.4% | 72.2% |
| Chili Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 350 | 33.0% | 67.0% |
| Perinton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 302 | 28.5% | 71.5% |
| Sweden Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 200 | 40.6% | 59.4% |
| Brockport Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 174 | 37.2% | 62.8% |
| Pittsford Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 169 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Parma Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 131 | 18.1% | 81.9% |
| East Rochester Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 129 | 32.3% | 67.7% |
| Ogden Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 122 | 31.5% | 67.1% |
| Hamlin Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 79 | 33.3% | 64.1% |
| Clarkson Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 65 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Wheatland Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 39 | 21.7% | 78.3% |
| Mendon Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 32 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| Riga Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 25 | 23.8% | 76.2% |
| Rush Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 20 | 31.2% | 68.8% |
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.
Monroe County has a 43.8% dismissal rate and 54.7% conviction rate across 35,087 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 Monroe County include DWI / DUI (4,318 cases), Petit Larceny (3,447 cases), Assault (2,935 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 35,087 cases from public records, 43.8% of cases are dismissed, 54.7% 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. 35,087 cases analyzed in Monroe County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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