St. Lawrence County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 3,971 cases analyzed
According to 3,971 public court records, St. Lawrence County has a 19.6% dismissal rate, a 79.7% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 7.8 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
3,971
Total Cases
19.6%
Dismissal Rate
79.7%
Conviction Rate
0.1%
Acquittal Rate
7.8 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Petit Larceny
Drug Possession
DWI / DUI
Drug Sale
Criminal Contempt
Criminal Trespass
Assault
Burglary
Escape / Bail Jumping
Endangering Welfare of a Child
Top Agencies in St. Lawrence County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in St. Lawrence County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogdensburg City Police Department | 1,802 | 30.2% | 69.3% |
| NYSP Canton | 722 | 10.8% | 88.8% |
| Massena Village Police Department | 407 | 10.2% | 88.5% |
| St Lawrence County Sheriffs Office | 318 | 11.7% | 87.5% |
| Potsdam Village Police Department | 151 | 5.1% | 94.9% |
| Canton Village Police Department | 126 | 19.5% | 80.5% |
| Gouverneur Village Police Department | 123 | 16.1% | 82.8% |
| NYSP Massena | 118 | 20.2% | 79.8% |
| NYSP Ogdensburg | 52 | 19.0% | 78.6% |
| NYSP Gouverneur | 28 | 18.8% | 81.2% |
Courts in St. Lawrence County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in St. Lawrence County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogdensburg City Court | Local-City & District | 1,092 | 40.9% | 59.1% |
| Massena Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 729 | 26.3% | 73.7% |
| St. Lawrence County Court | Supreme/County | 507 | 2.2% | 97.8% |
| Canton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 337 | 26.9% | 73.1% |
| Potsdam Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 297 | 20.4% | 79.6% |
| Gouverneur Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 288 | 29.3% | 70.7% |
| Norfolk Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 212 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| Louisville Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 95 | 13.5% | 86.5% |
| Oswegatchie Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 92 | 34.0% | 66.0% |
| Lisbon Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 89 | 31.0% | 69.0% |
| Stockholm Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 85 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| Morristown Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 83 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| Brasher Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 47 | 3.2% | 96.8% |
| Hermon Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 45 | 30.8% | 69.2% |
| Fowler Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 36 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| Edwards Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 32 | 61.1% | 38.9% |
| Pierrepont Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 27 | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Waddington Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 26 | 30.8% | 69.2% |
| Dekalb Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 23 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| Parishville Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 23 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
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.
St. Lawrence County has a 19.6% dismissal rate and 79.7% conviction rate across 3,971 cases. The average case duration is 7.8 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in St. Lawrence County include Petit Larceny (547 cases), Drug Possession (440 cases), DWI / DUI (331 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 3,971 cases from public records, 19.6% of cases are dismissed, 79.7% result in conviction, and the average case takes 7.8 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. 3,971 cases analyzed in St. Lawrence County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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