Criminal Contempt — E Felony in New York
46,595 cases across 61 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data
Criminal Contempt cases classified as E Felony across 61 New York counties have a 62.4% average dismissal rate and a 37.5% average conviction rate, based on 46,595 public court records.
Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. E Felony is one of multiple classifications for Criminal Contempt. Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Data from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026
What E Felony Means
E Felony is a felony classification under New York Penal Law. Felonies carry potential state prison sentences and have more severe consequences than misdemeanors. Criminal Contempt charges classified as E Felony reflect the more serious end of this offense category.
Across 61 counties, Criminal Contempt E Felony cases have an average dismissal rate of 62.4%. Outcomes vary by county due to differences in prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and caseload pressures.
County Comparison
Criminal Contempt E Felony outcomes by county.
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 12,041 | 85.6% | 14.3% |
| Queens | 10,310 | 67.7% | 32.3% |
| New York | 3,402 | 67.9% | 32.0% |
| Richmond | 3,002 | 58.9% | 41.0% |
| Bronx | 2,790 | 81.3% | 18.6% |
| Suffolk | 2,437 | 37.4% | 62.2% |
| Onondaga | 1,654 | 51.8% | 47.8% |
| Erie | 1,235 | 42.7% | 57.1% |
| Monroe | 982 | 31.1% | 67.6% |
| Westchester | 923 | 48.6% | 51.3% |
| Nassau | 882 | 24.9% | 74.9% |
| Schenectady | 679 | 27.4% | 72.0% |
| Oneida | 576 | 17.2% | 82.3% |
| Albany | 515 | 29.4% | 70.4% |
| Niagara | 471 | 38.0% | 60.5% |
| Rensselaer | 463 | 35.0% | 65.0% |
| Orange | 448 | 39.3% | 60.4% |
| Broome | 398 | 24.2% | 75.8% |
| Chautauqua | 363 | 32.6% | 67.0% |
| Chemung | 243 | 30.8% | 69.2% |
| Jefferson | 229 | 19.4% | 80.1% |
| Cayuga | 199 | 5.9% | 93.5% |
| Oswego | 176 | 12.2% | 87.1% |
| Dutchess | 170 | 15.4% | 83.8% |
| Ulster | 157 | 15.7% | 83.5% |
| Saratoga | 157 | 5.3% | 94.7% |
| Steuben | 125 | 8.3% | 91.7% |
| Ontario | 112 | 17.0% | 82.0% |
| St. Lawrence | 109 | 10.1% | 88.6% |
| Montgomery | 101 | 7.0% | 93.0% |
| Cattaraugus | 98 | 14.9% | 85.1% |
| Genesee | 89 | 16.9% | 81.8% |
| Rockland | 87 | 45.2% | 53.4% |
| Madison | 85 | 7.1% | 92.9% |
| Wayne | 80 | 15.9% | 84.1% |
| Clinton | 80 | 7.4% | 92.6% |
| Warren | 75 | 8.2% | 90.2% |
| Cortland | 73 | 17.5% | 81.0% |
| Tompkins | 70 | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Fulton | 56 | 7.0% | 93.0% |
| Otsego | 55 | 22.0% | 78.0% |
| Sullivan | 36 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| Chenango | 35 | 6.1% | 93.9% |
| Herkimer | 34 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Washington | 31 | 7.1% | 92.9% |
| Tioga | 28 | 8.7% | 91.3% |
| Essex | 27 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Columbia | 27 | 23.8% | 76.2% |
| Orleans | 25 | 21.7% | 78.3% |
| Franklin | 24 | 27.8% | 72.2% |
| Seneca | 18 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| Delaware | 17 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| Schoharie | 14 | 8.3% | 91.7% |
| Lewis | 14 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Wyoming | 13 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Livingston | 13 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| Schuyler | 12 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Yates | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Greene | 8 | 14.3% | 85.7% |
| Allegany | 7 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| Putnam | 5 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 46,595 E Felony cases analyzed for Criminal Contempt. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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