Suffolk County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 74,073 cases analyzed
According to 74,073 public court records, Suffolk County has a 32.9% dismissal rate, a 66.6% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 9.5 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
74,073
Total Cases
32.9%
Dismissal Rate
66.6%
Conviction Rate
0.1%
Acquittal Rate
9.5 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
Petit Larceny
DWI / DUI
Drug Possession
Criminal Contempt
Assault
Drug Sale
Grand Larceny
Strangulation
Weapons Offense
Menacing
Top Agencies in Suffolk County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Suffolk County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Police Department- Headquarters | 66,201 | 35.2% | 64.2% |
| Suffolk County Sheriffs Office | 1,878 | 15.6% | 84.0% |
| NYSP Brentwood | 1,877 | 8.3% | 91.4% |
| Riverhead Town Police Department | 962 | 14.4% | 85.0% |
| Southampton Town Police Department | 705 | 15.5% | 84.4% |
| East Hampton Town Police Department | 356 | 11.1% | 88.0% |
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department | 327 | 32.7% | 66.9% |
| SUNY Police Stony Brook | 231 | 40.1% | 59.4% |
| Suffolk County District Attorney | 225 | 4.7% | 94.3% |
| Southold Town Police Department | 213 | 5.4% | 94.6% |
Courts in Suffolk County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Suffolk County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk 1st District Court | Local-City & District | 50,429 | 35.9% | 64.0% |
| Suffolk 6th District Court | Local-City & District | 3,696 | 3.4% | 96.6% |
| Suffolk County Court | Supreme/County | 3,105 | 4.1% | 95.8% |
| Suffolk 5th District Court | Local-City & District | 1,122 | 24.2% | 75.8% |
| Riverhead Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 958 | 17.6% | 82.1% |
| Southampton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 863 | 19.8% | 80.2% |
| Suffolk 4th District Court | Local-City & District | 726 | 2.6% | 97.4% |
| East Hampton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 367 | 19.0% | 81.0% |
| Amityville Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 210 | 21.9% | 78.1% |
| Southold Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 199 | 16.9% | 83.1% |
| Suffolk 2nd District Court | Local-City & District | 132 | 13.8% | 86.2% |
| Northport Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 78 | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Southampton Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 53 | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Suffolk 3rd District Court | Local-City & District | 51 | 4.3% | 95.7% |
| Westhampton Beach Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 50 | 31.7% | 68.3% |
| Quogue Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 29 | 16.0% | 84.0% |
| Sag Harbor Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 29 | 21.7% | 78.3% |
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.
Suffolk County has a 32.9% dismissal rate and 66.6% conviction rate across 74,073 cases. The average case duration is 9.5 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Suffolk County include Petit Larceny (11,191 cases), DWI / DUI (10,270 cases), Drug Possession (9,702 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 74,073 cases from public records, 32.9% of cases are dismissed, 66.6% result in conviction, and the average case takes 9.5 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. 74,073 cases analyzed in Suffolk County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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