DWI in Onondaga County (Syracuse): 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%.

Onondaga County, home to Syracuse and the surrounding Central New York region, has processed 1,713 DWI cases between 2019 and 2024. This guide examines what DCJS pretrial release data reveals about DWI case outcomes in this major upstate jurisdiction.

What Our Data Shows About DWI in Onondaga County

Based on our analysis of 1,713 DWI cases in Onondaga County (DCJS, 2019-2024):

• The dismissal rate is 3.4% — below the statewide DWI average of 5.1%
• The conviction rate is 96.5%, above the statewide average of 94.5%
• The median case takes 217 days to resolve, about seven weeks above the statewide average of 164 days

View DWI statistics for Onondaga County for detailed data.

Onondaga County Court Context

Onondaga County's courts serve Syracuse, the largest city in Central New York. The county's low dismissal rate and high conviction rate indicate a jurisdiction where DWI cases are rarely dismissed. The 217-day median timeline is notably longer than the statewide average, which may reflect court scheduling, the pace of plea negotiations, or the county's approach to DWI case management.

Pretrial Release Patterns

DWI pretrial release decisions in Onondaga County reflect the practices 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, providing insight into how the Syracuse area handles DWI arraignments compared to other upstate jurisdictions.

Next Steps

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