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Wayne County Criminal Court Statistics

Criminal Case Statistics · 1,881 cases analyzed

According to 1,881 public court records, Wayne County has a 17.8% dismissal rate, a 80.8% 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

1,881
Total Cases
17.8%
Dismissal Rate
80.8%
Conviction Rate
0.4%
Acquittal Rate
8.2 months
Avg Duration

Most Common Charges

DWI / DUI
312 cases · 7.8% dismissed
Petit Larceny
232 cases · 36.8% dismissed
Criminal Contempt
136 cases · 25.0% dismissed
Assault
131 cases · 11.9% dismissed
Burglary
88 cases · 1.4% dismissed
Grand Larceny
73 cases · 7.2% dismissed
Disorderly Conduct
72 cases · 18.8% dismissed
Endangering Welfare of a Child
67 cases · 47.7% dismissed
Weapons Offense
67 cases · 4.7% dismissed
Sex Offense
55 cases · 7.3% dismissed

Top Agencies in Wayne County

Law enforcement agencies with the most cases in Wayne County.

Agency Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
NYSP Auburn 715 15.6% 82.0%
Wayne County Sheriffs Office 696 17.0% 82.2%
Newark Village Police Department 273 26.5% 71.9%
Macedon Police Department 82 18.4% 81.6%
Palmyra Village Police Department 34 27.3% 72.7%

Courts in Wayne County

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

Court Type Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Lyons Town Court Local-Town & Village 395 33.1% 66.9%
Newark Village Court Local-Town & Village 348 30.5% 69.5%
Wayne County Court Supreme/County 280 2.0% 97.2%
Sodus Town Court Local-Town & Village 193 31.6% 68.4%
Ontario Town Court Local-Town & Village 127 21.6% 78.4%
Macedon Town Court Local-Town & Village 125 34.1% 65.9%
Williamson Town Court Local-Town & Village 101 43.3% 56.7%
Galen Town Court Local-Town & Village 89 28.8% 71.2%
Arcadia Town Court Local-Town & Village 88 22.4% 77.6%
Palmyra Village Court Local-Town & Village 72 40.8% 59.2%
Palmyra Town Court Local-Town & Village 55 22.7% 77.3%
Wolcott Town Court Local-Town & Village 49 23.1% 76.9%
Marion Town Court Local-Town & Village 48 58.1% 41.9%
Huron Town Court Local-Town & Village 39 15.6% 84.4%
Walworth Town Court Local-Town & Village 33 52.0% 48.0%

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.

Wayne County has a 17.8% dismissal rate and 80.8% conviction rate across 1,881 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 Wayne County include DWI / DUI (312 cases), Petit Larceny (232 cases), Criminal Contempt (136 cases). Click any charge above for detailed statistics including dismissal rates, sentencing data, and timelines.
Based on 1,881 cases from public records, 17.8% of cases are dismissed, 80.8% 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. 1,881 cases analyzed in Wayne County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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