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Sullivan County Criminal Court Statistics

Criminal Case Statistics · 2,007 cases analyzed

According to 2,007 public court records, Sullivan County has a 20.2% dismissal rate, a 78.9% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 10.2 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

2,007
Total Cases
20.2%
Dismissal Rate
78.9%
Conviction Rate
0.3%
Acquittal Rate
10.2 months
Avg Duration

Most Common Charges

DWI / DUI
392 cases · 3.1% dismissed
Petit Larceny
297 cases · 61.0% dismissed
Drug Possession
157 cases · 25.4% dismissed
Burglary
150 cases · 8.0% dismissed
Assault
116 cases · 19.6% dismissed
Drug Sale
93 cases · 2.2% dismissed
Criminal Contempt
91 cases · 29.6% dismissed
Grand Larceny
81 cases · 9.5% dismissed
Weapons Offense
57 cases · 16.4% dismissed
Corrections Violation
38 cases · 2.6% dismissed

Top Agencies in Sullivan County

Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Sullivan County.

Agency Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
NYSP Liberty 587 11.3% 87.8%
Sullivan County Sheriffs Office 471 36.5% 62.8%
Monticello Village Police Department 302 31.9% 67.2%
Liberty Village Police Department 268 10.3% 89.3%
Fallsburg Town Police Department 147 15.3% 80.9%
NYSP Wurtsboro 97 15.4% 84.6%
NYSP Troop F Headquarters- Middletown 40 5.1% 94.9%
NYSP Monroe 21 23.8% 71.4%

Courts in Sullivan County

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

Court Type Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Monticello Village Court Local-Town & Village 618 37.2% 62.8%
Thompson Town Court Local-Town & Village 479 40.5% 59.5%
Liberty Town Court Local-Town & Village 466 23.4% 76.6%
Fallsburg Town Court Local-Town & Village 306 30.6% 69.4%
Sullivan County Court Supreme/County 259 3.8% 96.2%
Mamakating Town Court Local-Town & Village 157 21.4% 78.6%
Rockland Town Court Local-Town & Village 97 22.9% 77.1%
Bethel Town Court Local-Town & Village 53 25.0% 75.0%
Callicoon Town Court Local-Town & Village 27 26.1% 73.9%
Delaware Town Court Local-Town & Village 22 31.6% 68.4%

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.

Sullivan County has a 20.2% dismissal rate and 78.9% conviction rate across 2,007 cases. The average case duration is 10.2 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Sullivan County include DWI / DUI (392 cases), Petit Larceny (297 cases), Drug Possession (157 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 2,007 cases from public records, 20.2% of cases are dismissed, 78.9% result in conviction, and the average case takes 10.2 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. 2,007 cases analyzed in Sullivan County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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