Steuben County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 5,525 cases analyzed
According to 5,525 public court records, Steuben County has a 21.4% dismissal rate, a 77.1% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 8.2 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
5,525
Total Cases
21.4%
Dismissal Rate
77.1%
Conviction Rate
0.3%
Acquittal Rate
8.2 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Petit Larceny
Drug Possession
DWI / DUI
Criminal Contempt
Drug Sale
Assault
Burglary
Grand Larceny
Endangering Welfare of a Child
Weapons Offense
Top Agencies in Steuben County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Steuben County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corning City Police Department | 1,746 | 23.5% | 75.2% |
| Hornell City Police Department | 1,464 | 28.0% | 70.8% |
| NYSP Bath | 894 | 16.8% | 81.4% |
| Steuben County Sheriffs Office | 606 | 16.7% | 81.2% |
| Bath Village Police Department | 584 | 14.0% | 84.2% |
| Canisteo Village Police Department | 59 | 25.5% | 74.5% |
| NYSP Troop E Headquarters- Canandaigua | 40 | 15.6% | 84.4% |
| Wayland Village Police Department | 28 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
Courts in Steuben County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Steuben County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning City Court | Local-City & District | 952 | 24.5% | 75.5% |
| Steuben County Court | Supreme/County | 731 | 18.1% | 81.3% |
| Hornell City Court | Local-City & District | 693 | 33.1% | 66.9% |
| Bath Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 663 | 16.3% | 83.7% |
| Erwin Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 292 | 22.6% | 77.4% |
| Bath Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 263 | 22.0% | 78.0% |
| Corning Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 112 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hornellsville Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 93 | 31.7% | 68.3% |
| Campbell Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 74 | 16.3% | 83.7% |
| Urbana Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 47 | 3.4% | 96.6% |
| Canisteo Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 39 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Wayland Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 38 | 32.0% | 68.0% |
| Lindley Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 32 | 24.0% | 76.0% |
| Avoca Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 28 | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| Caton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 27 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| Cohocton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 24 | 35.3% | 64.7% |
| Wayland Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 23 | 23.1% | 76.9% |
| Woodhull Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 23 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Addison Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 22 | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Savona Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 22 | 23.1% | 76.9% |
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.
Steuben County has a 21.4% dismissal rate and 77.1% conviction rate across 5,525 cases. The average case duration is 8.2 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Steuben County include Petit Larceny (662 cases), Drug Possession (624 cases), DWI / DUI (552 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 5,525 cases from public records, 21.4% of cases are dismissed, 77.1% result in conviction, and the average case takes 8.2 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. 5,525 cases analyzed in Steuben County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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