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Schenectady County Criminal Court Statistics

Criminal Case Statistics · 11,793 cases analyzed

According to 11,793 public court records, Schenectady County has a 30.6% dismissal rate, a 68.8% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 7.6 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

11,793
Total Cases
30.6%
Dismissal Rate
68.8%
Conviction Rate
0.2%
Acquittal Rate
7.6 months
Avg Duration

Most Common Charges

Criminal Contempt
1,570 cases · 37.3% dismissed
Petit Larceny
1,021 cases · 35.4% dismissed
Assault
1,004 cases · 35.1% dismissed
DWI / DUI
831 cases · 1.6% dismissed
Strangulation
461 cases · 43.9% dismissed
Burglary
422 cases · 9.9% dismissed
Menacing
384 cases · 44.2% dismissed
Grand Larceny
376 cases · 22.3% dismissed
Drug Possession
373 cases · 12.8% dismissed
Aggravated Harassment
360 cases · 61.2% dismissed

Top Agencies in Schenectady County

Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Schenectady County.

Agency Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Schenectady City Police Department 9,337 33.9% 65.5%
Rotterdam Town Police Department 627 15.3% 84.3%
Niskayuna Town Police Department 389 18.8% 80.3%
Schenectady County Sheriffs Office 368 20.5% 79.5%
Glenville Town Police Department 341 35.9% 64.1%
NYSP Fonda 337 9.7% 90.3%
Scotia Village Police Department 98 11.7% 88.3%
NYSP Princetown 64 6.5% 93.5%
NYSP Troop G Headquarters COMSEC 30 10.7% 89.3%
NYSP Wilton 29 4.0% 96.0%

Courts in Schenectady County

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

Court Type Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Schenectady City Court Local-City & District 5,784 33.0% 66.6%
Rotterdam Town Court Local-Town & Village 748 23.0% 77.0%
Schenectady County Court Supreme/County 598 1.9% 97.9%
Glenville Town Court Local-Town & Village 486 39.2% 60.8%
Niskayuna Town Court Local-Town & Village 476 23.4% 76.6%
Scotia Village Court Local-Town & Village 151 25.2% 74.8%
Duanesburg Town Court Local-Town & Village 65 40.0% 60.0%

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.

Schenectady County has a 30.6% dismissal rate and 68.8% conviction rate across 11,793 cases. The average case duration is 7.6 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Schenectady County include Criminal Contempt (1,570 cases), Petit Larceny (1,021 cases), Assault (1,004 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 11,793 cases from public records, 30.6% of cases are dismissed, 68.8% result in conviction, and the average case takes 7.6 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. 11,793 cases analyzed in Schenectady County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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