Oswego County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 8,518 cases analyzed
According to 8,518 public court records, Oswego County has a 18.4% dismissal rate, a 81.2% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 7.5 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
8,518
Total Cases
18.4%
Dismissal Rate
81.2%
Conviction Rate
0.0%
Acquittal Rate
7.5 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Petit Larceny
DWI / DUI
Criminal Contempt
Drug Possession
Criminal Trespass
Endangering Welfare of a Child
Burglary
Weapons Offense
Assault
Escape / Bail Jumping
Top Agencies in Oswego County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Oswego County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego City Police Department | 4,322 | 21.6% | 78.1% |
| Fulton City Police Department | 2,281 | 18.0% | 81.7% |
| Oswego County Sheriffs Office | 819 | 13.6% | 85.9% |
| NYSP Watertown | 627 | 11.7% | 88.2% |
| NYSP Fulton | 84 | 7.8% | 92.2% |
| NYSP Hastings | 60 | 16.1% | 83.9% |
| Central Square Village Police Department | 59 | 9.6% | 90.4% |
| Pulaski Village Police Department | 40 | 25.7% | 74.3% |
| SUNY Police Oswego | 39 | 27.0% | 73.0% |
| NYSP Pulaski | 38 | 6.1% | 93.9% |
Courts in Oswego County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Oswego County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego City Court | Local-City & District | 2,591 | 45.4% | 54.6% |
| Fulton City Court | Local-City & District | 1,307 | 25.3% | 74.7% |
| Oswego County Court | Supreme/County | 477 | 5.3% | 94.5% |
| Granby Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 185 | 39.7% | 60.3% |
| Hastings Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 142 | 9.8% | 90.2% |
| Richland Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 136 | 38.2% | 61.8% |
| Central Square Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 135 | 16.1% | 83.9% |
| Schroeppel Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 112 | 13.1% | 86.9% |
| Volney Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 102 | 22.4% | 77.6% |
| Scriba Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 96 | 32.3% | 67.7% |
| Hannibal Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 88 | 28.6% | 71.4% |
| Mexico Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 81 | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Oswego Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 68 | 37.3% | 62.7% |
| Parish Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 56 | 10.3% | 89.7% |
| Palermo Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 52 | 26.2% | 73.8% |
| Constantia Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 49 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Albion Town Court(Oswego) | Local-Town & Village | 45 | 11.4% | 88.6% |
| Sandy Creek Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 41 | 10.0% | 90.0% |
| West Monroe Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 24 | 15.8% | 84.2% |
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.
Oswego County has a 18.4% dismissal rate and 81.2% conviction rate across 8,518 cases. The average case duration is 7.5 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Oswego County include Petit Larceny (1,664 cases), DWI / DUI (810 cases), Criminal Contempt (604 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 8,518 cases from public records, 18.4% of cases are dismissed, 81.2% result in conviction, and the average case takes 7.5 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. 8,518 cases analyzed in Oswego County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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