DWI in Monroe County (Rochester): What the Court Data Shows

According to 80,930 New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data records from 2019–2024, DWI / DUI cases across 61 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 9.3% and an average conviction rate of 90.3%.

Monroe County, home to Rochester and New York's third-largest metropolitan area, has processed 4,318 DWI cases between 2019 and 2024. This guide examines what DCJS pretrial release data reveals about DWI case patterns in Monroe County.

What Our Data Shows About DWI in Monroe County

Based on our analysis of 4,318 DWI cases in Monroe County (DCJS, 2019-2024):

• The dismissal rate is 6.4% — slightly above the statewide DWI average of 5.1%
• The conviction rate is 92.2%, below the statewide average of 94.5%
• The median case takes 201 days to resolve, compared to 164 days statewide

View DWI statistics for Monroe County for detailed data.

Monroe County Court Context

Monroe County's courts serve the Rochester metropolitan area, the largest urban center in western New York outside Buffalo. The county's 6.4% dismissal rate — slightly higher than the statewide DWI average — may reflect local prosecutorial practices or the availability of diversion programs. At 201 days, the median case timeline is about five weeks longer than the statewide average.

Pretrial Release Patterns

DWI pretrial release decisions in Monroe County reflect the dynamics of a mid-size upstate urban court system. Our data tracks how ROR, bail, and supervised release rates for DWI charges have shifted over the 2019-2024 period, capturing both bail reform effects and local judicial practices in this jurisdiction.

Next Steps

For information about DWI laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney. View Monroe County DWI statistics or compare DWI outcomes across all New York counties.