Ulster County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 7,264 cases analyzed
According to 7,264 public court records, Ulster County has a 22.5% dismissal rate, a 77.0% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 9.2 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
7,264
Total Cases
22.5%
Dismissal Rate
77.0%
Conviction Rate
0.2%
Acquittal Rate
9.2 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
DWI / DUI
Drug Possession
Petit Larceny
Criminal Contempt
Assault
Drug Sale
Escape / Bail Jumping
Disorderly Conduct
Grand Larceny
Aggravated Harassment
Top Agencies in Ulster County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Ulster County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston City Police Department | 2,838 | 34.8% | 64.5% |
| NYSP Kingston | 1,290 | 8.9% | 90.9% |
| Ulster County Sheriffs Office | 710 | 16.0% | 83.8% |
| Ulster Town Police Department | 467 | 29.4% | 70.1% |
| NYSP Highland | 308 | 6.9% | 92.4% |
| New Paltz Police Department | 258 | 23.5% | 76.5% |
| NYSP Ellenville | 189 | 36.0% | 63.4% |
| Saugerties Town Police Department | 187 | 23.0% | 75.0% |
| Lloyd Town Police Department | 168 | 4.2% | 95.8% |
| Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team | 93 | 3.5% | 96.5% |
Courts in Ulster County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Ulster County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston City Court | Local-City & District | 1,951 | 35.7% | 64.3% |
| Ulster Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 866 | 31.8% | 68.2% |
| Ulster County Court | Supreme/County | 591 | 1.5% | 98.5% |
| New Paltz Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 445 | 20.7% | 79.3% |
| Lloyd Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 386 | 8.3% | 91.7% |
| Wawarsing Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 375 | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Saugerties Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 286 | 17.1% | 82.9% |
| Esopus Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 175 | 22.2% | 77.8% |
| Plattekill Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 166 | 41.0% | 59.0% |
| Woodstock Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 132 | 17.8% | 82.2% |
| Marlborough Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 118 | 13.6% | 86.4% |
| Rosendale Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 113 | 29.1% | 70.9% |
| Rochester Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 92 | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Hurley Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 78 | 37.3% | 62.7% |
| Shawangunk Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 73 | 29.6% | 70.4% |
| Marbletown Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 68 | 31.6% | 65.8% |
| Gardiner Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 60 | 10.0% | 90.0% |
| Saugerties Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 60 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Shandaken Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 37 | 17.2% | 82.8% |
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.
Ulster County has a 22.5% dismissal rate and 77.0% conviction rate across 7,264 cases. The average case duration is 9.2 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Ulster County include DWI / DUI (1,656 cases), Drug Possession (658 cases), Petit Larceny (632 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 7,264 cases from public records, 22.5% of cases are dismissed, 77.0% result in conviction, and the average case takes 9.2 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. 7,264 cases analyzed in Ulster County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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