Rockland County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 4,492 cases analyzed
According to 4,492 public court records, Rockland County has a 39.2% dismissal rate, a 59.8% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 8.5 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
4,492
Total Cases
39.2%
Dismissal Rate
59.8%
Conviction Rate
0.5%
Acquittal Rate
8.5 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
DWI / DUI
Petit Larceny
Assault
Criminal Contempt
Grand Larceny
Drug Possession
Burglary
Drug Sale
Weapons Offense
Sex Offense
Top Agencies in Rockland County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Rockland County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkstown Town Police Department | 949 | 47.5% | 51.6% |
| Ramapo Town Police Department | 857 | 46.3% | 53.0% |
| Spring Valley Village Police Department | 782 | 42.5% | 56.5% |
| Haverstraw Town Police Department | 399 | 55.3% | 42.2% |
| Rockland County Sheriffs Office | 325 | 20.9% | 77.7% |
| Orangetown Town Police Department | 285 | 30.9% | 67.2% |
| NYSP Monroe | 191 | 22.6% | 75.3% |
| Stony Point Town Police Department | 140 | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| NYSP Haverstraw | 134 | 9.0% | 91.0% |
| Suffern Village Police Department | 128 | 44.1% | 55.9% |
Courts in Rockland County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Rockland County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkstown Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 1,518 | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Rockland County Court | Supreme/County | 1,327 | 42.2% | 57.3% |
| Spring Valley Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 932 | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Ramapo Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 813 | 31.4% | 68.6% |
| Orangetown Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 396 | 31.4% | 68.6% |
| Haverstraw Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 288 | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Airmont Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 195 | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Stony Point Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 189 | 45.1% | 54.9% |
| Haverstraw Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 175 | 64.5% | 35.5% |
| Suffern Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 107 | 45.7% | 54.3% |
| West Haverstraw Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 105 | 61.7% | 38.3% |
| Chestnut Ridge Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 62 | 29.4% | 70.6% |
| Nyack Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 44 | 29.2% | 70.8% |
| Montebello Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 30 | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| New Hempstead Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 29 | 60.0% | 40.0% |
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.
Rockland County has a 39.2% dismissal rate and 59.8% conviction rate across 4,492 cases. The average case duration is 8.5 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Rockland County include DWI / DUI (820 cases), Petit Larceny (629 cases), Assault (523 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 4,492 cases from public records, 39.2% of cases are dismissed, 59.8% result in conviction, and the average case takes 8.5 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. 4,492 cases analyzed in Rockland County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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