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Ontario County Criminal Court Statistics

Criminal Case Statistics · 3,882 cases analyzed

According to 3,882 public court records, Ontario County has a 16.1% dismissal rate, a 82.5% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 9.6 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

3,882
Total Cases
16.1%
Dismissal Rate
82.5%
Conviction Rate
0.5%
Acquittal Rate
9.6 months
Avg Duration

Most Common Charges

DWI / DUI
718 cases · 4.7% dismissed
Petit Larceny
356 cases · 21.9% dismissed
Criminal Contempt
289 cases · 25.1% dismissed
Assault
243 cases · 20.7% dismissed
Endangering Welfare of a Child
193 cases · 40.1% dismissed
Drug Possession
176 cases · 12.3% dismissed
Drug Sale
176 cases · 14.0% dismissed
Grand Larceny
172 cases · 8.5% dismissed
Burglary
165 cases · 10.8% dismissed
Sex Offense
124 cases · 16.4% dismissed

Top Agencies in Ontario County

Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Ontario County.

Agency Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Geneva City Police Department 1,257 20.2% 77.8%
Ontario County Sheriffs Office 1,042 12.0% 87.0%
Canandaigua City Police Department 967 17.9% 81.4%
NYSP Rochester/Henrietta 381 10.0% 88.7%
NYSP Canandaigua 103 23.4% 76.6%
NYSP Auburn 31 10.0% 86.7%

Courts in Ontario County

Specific courts handling criminal cases in Ontario County, from OCA data (2024–2025).

Court Type Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Geneva City Court Local-City & District 910 26.2% 73.8%
Ontario County Court Supreme/County 488 4.0% 94.9%
Canandaigua City Court Local-City & District 443 23.2% 76.5%
Victor Town Court Local-Town & Village 432 19.7% 80.3%
Hopewell Town Court Local-Town & Village 254 38.0% 62.0%
Farmington Town Court Local-Town & Village 225 18.6% 81.4%
Canandaigua Town Court Local-Town & Village 196 22.5% 77.5%
Manchester Town Court Local-Town & Village 104 28.4% 71.6%
Geneva Town Court Local-Town & Village 99 43.8% 56.2%
Phelps Town Court Local-Town & Village 95 18.2% 80.3%
Clifton Springs Village Court Local-Town & Village 22 12.5% 87.5%
Gorham Town Court Local-Town & Village 21 18.8% 81.2%
Richmond Town Court Local-Town & Village 20 30.8% 69.2%

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.

Ontario County has a 16.1% dismissal rate and 82.5% conviction rate across 3,882 cases. The average case duration is 9.6 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Ontario County include DWI / DUI (718 cases), Petit Larceny (356 cases), Criminal Contempt (289 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 3,882 cases from public records, 16.1% of cases are dismissed, 82.5% result in conviction, and the average case takes 9.6 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. 3,882 cases analyzed in Ontario County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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