DWI in Orange County: What the Court Data Shows

In Orange County, 1.4% of 3,791 DWI / DUI cases (DCJS, 2019–2024) were dismissed; 98.4% ended in conviction. Median case duration: 150 days. Pretrial release: 83.9% ROR. Median bail when set: $422. 5.6% of cases were reduced to a lesser charge, most commonly Traffic Offense.

Orange DWI / DUI — By the Numbers

Pretrial Release (Orange County)

Sentencing Profile (Orange County)

For the 98.4% of 3,791 DWI / DUI cases that ended in conviction in Orange County: 78.1% received a fine only; 13.3% received probation; 5.0% received a jail sentence; 1.5% received a state prison sentence. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case.

Source: NY DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). See our methodology for definitions. Statutory references: NY VTL § 1192 (driving while intoxicated). For the full Orange County DWI / DUI profile, see our data page.

Orange County, located in the Hudson Valley about 60 miles northwest of New York City, has processed 3,791 DWI cases between 2019 and 2024. The data reveals one of the toughest DWI prosecution environments in the state.

What Our Data Shows About DWI in Orange County

Based on our analysis of 3,791 DWI cases in Orange County (DCJS, 2019-2024):

• The dismissal rate is just 1.4% — less than a third of the statewide DWI average of 5.1%
• The conviction rate is 98.4%, one of the highest in New York for DWI
• The median case takes 150 days to resolve, slightly below the statewide average of 164 days

View DWI statistics for Orange County for detailed data.

Orange County Court Context

Orange County's courts serve a growing exurban community in the lower Hudson Valley. The county's extremely low dismissal rate and near-total conviction rate set it apart from most New York jurisdictions. At 150 days, cases move through the system faster than the statewide average, suggesting an efficient but highly conviction-oriented process for DWI cases.

Pretrial Release Patterns

DWI pretrial release decisions in Orange County reflect local judicial practices in a jurisdiction where nearly all DWI cases end in conviction. Our data tracks how ROR, bail, and supervised release rates for DWI charges have shifted over the 2019-2024 period, providing context for how this county's approach compares to the rest of the state.

Next Steps

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