Washington County Criminal Court Statistics
Criminal Case Statistics · 1,293 cases analyzed
According to 1,293 public court records, Washington County has a 7.7% dismissal rate, a 91.5% conviction rate, and an average case duration of 6.4 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
1,293
Total Cases
7.7%
Dismissal Rate
91.5%
Conviction Rate
0.0%
Acquittal Rate
6.4 months
Avg Duration
Most Common Charges
DWI / DUI
Drug Possession
Criminal Contempt
Disorderly Conduct
Assault
Petit Larceny
Drug Sale
Escape / Bail Jumping
Burglary
Sex Offense
Top Agencies in Washington County
Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Washington County.
| Agency | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Sheriffs Office | 474 | 7.4% | 92.1% |
| NYSP Wilton | 300 | 5.7% | 93.6% |
| Hudson Falls Village Police Department | 156 | 6.3% | 93.7% |
| Whitehall Village Police Department | 87 | 2.6% | 97.4% |
| NYSP Greenwich | 68 | 8.6% | 91.4% |
| NYSP Granville | 58 | 16.7% | 81.5% |
| Cambridge Village Police Department | 30 | 16.0% | 84.0% |
| Granville Village Police Department | 28 | 21.4% | 78.6% |
| Warren County Sheriffs Office | 23 | 10.5% | 68.4% |
Courts in Washington County
Specific courts handling criminal cases in Washington County, from OCA data (2024–2025).
| Court | Type | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 461 | 20.5% | 79.2% |
| Washington County Court | Supreme/County | 313 | 3.0% | 97.0% |
| Fort Edward Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 295 | 8.3% | 91.7% |
| Whitehall Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 123 | 31.6% | 68.4% |
| Fort Ann Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 88 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| Granville Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 73 | 15.8% | 84.2% |
| Salem Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 57 | 21.6% | 78.4% |
| Greenwich Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 55 | 30.2% | 69.8% |
| Fort Edward Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 53 | 9.8% | 90.2% |
| Easton Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 46 | 18.5% | 81.5% |
| Granville Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 46 | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| White Creek Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 34 | 7.7% | 92.3% |
| Argyle Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 30 | 38.1% | 61.9% |
| Cambridge Village Court | Local-Town & Village | 30 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Whitehall Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 26 | 38.9% | 55.6% |
| Hebron Town Court | Local-Town & Village | 22 | 18.8% | 81.2% |
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.
Washington County has a 7.7% dismissal rate and 91.5% conviction rate across 1,293 cases. The average case duration is 6.4 months. Use the comparison table above to see how this county stacks up against others.
The most common charges in Washington County include DWI / DUI (167 cases), Drug Possession (105 cases), Criminal Contempt (93 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 1,293 cases from public records, 7.7% of cases are dismissed, 91.5% result in conviction, and the average case takes 6.4 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. 1,293 cases analyzed in Washington County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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