Onondaga County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 29,389 cases analyzed
According to 29,389 public court records, Onondaga County has a 46.1% dismissal rate, a 53.2% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 10.4 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
29,389
Total Cases
46.1%
Dismissal Rate
53.2%
Conviction Rate
0.1%
Acquittal Rate
10.4 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Criminal Contempt
Petit Larceny
Assault
DWI / DUI
Drug Possession
Burglary
Weapons Offense
Grand Larceny
Drug Sale
Strangulation
Top Agencies in Onondaga County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Onondaga County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse City Police Department | 21,799 | 50.5% | 48.8% |
| Onondaga County Sheriffs Office | 3,080 | 37.4% | 62.0% |
| NYSP North Syracuse | 1,373 | 22.2% | 77.2% |
| DeWitt Town Police Department | 812 | 39.4% | 60.0% |
| Camillus Town Police Department | 382 | 50.7% | 49.3% |
| Manlius Town Police Department | 318 | 27.6% | 71.6% |
| Cicero Town Police Department | 249 | 49.0% | 50.5% |
| Geddes Town Police Department | 247 | 43.5% | 55.4% |
| NYSP Troop D Headquarters- Oneida | 139 | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| SUNY Police Upstate Medical | 139 | 29.3% | 70.7% |
Courts in Onondaga County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Onondaga County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse City Court | Local-City & District | 12,858 | 63.2% | 36.8% |
| Onondaga County Court | Supreme/County | 2,074 | 9.3% | 90.6% |
| Dewitt Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 874 | 43.2% | 56.8% |
| Clay Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 859 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Cicero Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 721 | 61.4% | 38.1% |
| Salina Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 618 | 50.1% | 49.9% |
| Camillus Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 486 | 50.6% | 49.4% |
| Manlius Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 382 | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Geddes Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 343 | 49.7% | 50.3% |
| East Syracuse Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 272 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Baldwinsville Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 181 | 41.0% | 59.0% |
| Solvay Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 159 | 57.8% | 42.2% |
| Onondaga Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 158 | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Liverpool Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 91 | 23.8% | 76.2% |
| Van Buren Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 89 | 30.8% | 69.2% |
| Elbridge Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 86 | 27.3% | 72.7% |
| Lysander Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 81 | 38.9% | 59.3% |
| Manlius Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 55 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Lafayette Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 51 | 41.7% | 58.3% |
| Marcellus Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 39 | 29.2% | 70.8% |
| Tully Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 32 | 31.2% | 68.8% |
| Skaneateles Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 24 | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Pompey Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 22 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Fayetteville Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 20 | 22.2% | 77.8% |
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.
Onondaga County has a 46.1% dismissal rate and 53.2% conviction rate across 29,389 cases. The average case duration is 10.4 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Onondaga County include Criminal Contempt (3,430 cases), Petit Larceny (3,293 cases), Assault (1,908 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 29,389 cases from public records, 46.1% of cases are dismissed, 53.2% result in conviction, and the average case takes 10.4 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. 29,389 cases analyzed in Onondaga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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