Saratoga County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 8,368 cases analyzed
According to 8,368 public court records, Saratoga County has a 15.1% dismissal rate, a 84.6% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 6.0 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
8,368
Total Cases
15.1%
Dismissal Rate
84.6%
Conviction Rate
0.0%
Acquittal Rate
6.0 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
DWI / DUI
Drug Possession
Petit Larceny
Assault
Criminal Contempt
Burglary
Grand Larceny
Drug Sale
Criminal Trespass
Disorderly Conduct
Top Agencies in Saratoga County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Saratoga County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs City Police Department | 3,304 | 18.7% | 80.9% |
| Saratoga County Sheriffs Office | 1,483 | 14.1% | 85.8% |
| NYSP Wilton | 1,409 | 9.4% | 90.2% |
| Mechanicville City Police Department | 880 | 17.0% | 82.7% |
| Waterford Town Police Department | 317 | 10.5% | 89.1% |
| NYS Park Police Statewide | 206 | 9.0% | 90.5% |
| NYSP Saratoga | 176 | 7.8% | 91.6% |
| NYSP Clifton Park | 167 | 13.8% | 86.2% |
| South Glens Falls Village Police Department | 74 | 17.6% | 82.4% |
| Ballston Spa Village Police Department | 52 | 12.8% | 87.2% |
Courts in Saratoga County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Saratoga County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs City Court | Local-City & District | 2,243 | 27.4% | 72.6% |
| Mechanicville City Court | Local-City & District | 1,040 | 9.8% | 90.2% |
| Saratoga County Court | Supreme/County | 839 | 3.1% | 96.9% |
| Clifton Park Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 659 | 18.9% | 81.1% |
| Malta Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 536 | 10.7% | 89.3% |
| Halfmoon Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 486 | 18.1% | 81.9% |
| Wilton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 482 | 27.2% | 72.8% |
| Waterford Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 353 | 16.1% | 83.9% |
| Milton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 351 | 26.4% | 73.6% |
| Moreau Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 320 | 22.5% | 77.5% |
| Corinth Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 162 | 25.7% | 74.3% |
| Stillwater Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 124 | 37.1% | 62.9% |
| Ballston Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 87 | 20.3% | 79.7% |
| Greenfield Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 76 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| Saratoga Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 76 | 12.3% | 87.7% |
| Ballston Spa Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 65 | 27.5% | 72.5% |
| Northumberland Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 27 | 26.9% | 73.1% |
| Charlton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 23 | 29.4% | 70.6% |
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.
Saratoga County has a 15.1% dismissal rate and 84.6% conviction rate across 8,368 cases. The average case duration is 6.0 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Saratoga County include DWI / DUI (1,918 cases), Drug Possession (633 cases), Petit Larceny (618 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 8,368 cases from public records, 15.1% of cases are dismissed, 84.6% result in conviction, and the average case takes 6.0 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. 8,368 cases analyzed in Saratoga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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