In Saratoga County, 4.6% of 174 Crim Cont-1: Pl215.50(3)-Prior (PL 215.51) cases were dismissed and 95.4% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $200.

Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026

174
Total Cases
4.6%
Dismissal Rate
95.4%
Conviction Rate
0.6%
DAT Rate
37
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$200
Median Fine
$50–$600
Fine Range
$325
Median Surcharge
24
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 61 61.0%
Probation 17 17.0%
Fine 12 12.0%
Conditional Discharge 10 10.0%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
ACD 3
Interest/Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.30 (1)(g)) 1
Dismissed 1

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 56
25-34 48
45-54 33
18-24 17
55-64 14
65+ 3
Under 18 2

PL 215.51 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 1,487 89.8% 10.2%
Queens 953 46.1% 53.9%
Suffolk 702 37.1% 62.7%
Erie 695 45.0% 55.0%
Onondaga 681 55.6% 44.4%
Monroe 489 15.6% 83.9%
Nassau 476 14.7% 85.3%
New York 356 41.5% 58.5%
Westchester 330 60.6% 39.4%
Schenectady 301 32.1% 67.4%
Albany 298 34.7% 65.3%
Chautauqua 294 25.3% 74.7%
Richmond 263 44.8% 55.2%
Broome 257 17.9% 82.1%
Oneida 257 10.7% 89.3%
Niagara 226 23.2% 76.1%
Orange 223 52.6% 47.4%
Rensselaer 222 39.8% 60.2%
Jefferson 146 9.1% 90.9%
Chemung 131 14.3% 85.7%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

Based on 174 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 4.6% of Crim Cont-1: Pl215.50(3)-Prior cases in Saratoga County are dismissed and 95.4% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $200. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 24 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Cont-1: Pl215.50(3)-Prior in Saratoga County is $200. The median surcharge is an additional $325.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 174 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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