Rensselaer County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 8,027 cases analyzed
According to 8,027 public court records, Rensselaer County has a 29.2% dismissal rate, a 70.1% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 8.3 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
8,027
Total Cases
29.2%
Dismissal Rate
70.1%
Conviction Rate
0.2%
Acquittal Rate
8.3 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Criminal Contempt
Petit Larceny
Assault
DWI / DUI
Drug Possession
Burglary
Drug Sale
Strangulation
Grand Larceny
Weapons Offense
Top Agencies in Rensselaer County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Rensselaer County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy City Police Department- 2nd Terminal | 2,801 | 34.6% | 64.6% |
| Troy City Police Department | 2,545 | 30.7% | 68.5% |
| Rensselaer City Police Department | 548 | 36.1% | 62.9% |
| Rensselaer County Sheriffs Office | 537 | 19.7% | 80.3% |
| East Greenbush Town Police Department | 407 | 28.6% | 70.8% |
| NYSP Schodack | 395 | 15.6% | 83.6% |
| NYSP Brunswick | 274 | 8.4% | 91.6% |
| NYSP Sand Lake | 70 | 18.8% | 81.2% |
| North Greenbush Town Police Department | 70 | 4.8% | 90.5% |
| Schodack Town Police Department | 60 | 30.8% | 69.2% |
Courts in Rensselaer County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Rensselaer County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy City Court | Local-City & District | 2,627 | 37.9% | 61.9% |
| Brunswick Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 568 | 19.2% | 80.8% |
| Rensselaer County Court | Supreme/County | 559 | 8.1% | 91.4% |
| East Greenbush Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 443 | 35.6% | 64.4% |
| Rensselaer City Court | Local-City & District | 388 | 38.8% | 60.9% |
| Schodack Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 323 | 25.6% | 74.4% |
| North Greenbush Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 273 | 21.1% | 78.9% |
| Schaghticoke Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 149 | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Sand Lake Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 127 | 32.3% | 67.7% |
| Pittstown Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 74 | 32.7% | 67.3% |
| Hoosick Falls Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 48 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hoosick Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 44 | 21.9% | 78.1% |
| Nassau Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 36 | 30.4% | 69.6% |
| Nassau Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 33 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| Poestenkill Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 29 | 43.5% | 56.5% |
| Stephentown Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 21 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
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.
Rensselaer County has a 29.2% dismissal rate and 70.1% conviction rate across 8,027 cases. The average case duration is 8.3 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Rensselaer County include Criminal Contempt (954 cases), Petit Larceny (690 cases), Assault (665 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 8,027 cases from public records, 29.2% of cases are dismissed, 70.1% result in conviction, and the average case takes 8.3 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. 8,027 cases analyzed in Rensselaer County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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