How long does a Criminal Contempt case take in Kings County?

The average case takes 4.6 months from arraignment to disposition. Duration depends on factors specific to each case including whether bail is set and plea negotiations.

How do outcomes vary by charge class for Criminal Contempt in Kings County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 85.6% dismissal rate (12041 cases). A Misdemeanor: 86.6% dismissal rate (790 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Criminal Contempt in Kings County, NY — 85.7% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Criminal Contempt in Kings County?

Based on 12853 cases in Kings County, 85.7% are dismissed, 14.2% result in conviction, and 0.1% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Criminal Contempt in Kings County?

The dismissal rate is 85.7%, based on 12853 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Q: How often are Criminal Contempt charges reduced in Kings County?

68.2% of Criminal Contempt cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Criminal contempt cases in Kings County are dismissed at rates dramatically higher than the statewide average. The 85.7% dismissal rate in Kings County exceeds the statewide average of 33% by 52.7 percentage points, making this charge exceptionally unlikely to result in conviction locally. Over a six-year period from 2019 to 2024, dismissals have trended upward from 75.6% to 91.8%, indicating that prosecutors or courts are increasingly resolving these cases without conviction. The 14.2% conviction rate reflects that when cases do proceed, relatively few result in guilty verdicts.

Most defendants arrested for criminal contempt in Kings County are released before trial: 53.1% are released on their own recognizance without bail, while 20.6% have bail set at a median of $5,000. Notably, 68.2% of cases are reduced to lesser charges, predominantly disorderly conduct (76.3% of all reductions), which substantially shifts the legal consequences defendants face. Among those convicted of the original charge, jail sentences are the most common outcome at 21.3%, while prison sentences occur in only 4.2% of convictions. The median time from arrest to case resolution is 138 days.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Avg duration measures arraignment to final disposition. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

85.7%

Dismissal Rate

14.2%

Conviction Rate

4.6 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

85.7%

14.2%

Dismissed 85.7% Convicted 14.2% Acquitted 0.1%

Source: 12,853 public court records, Kings County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Criminal Contempt in Kings County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
E Felony	12,041	85.6%	14.3%
A Misdemeanor	790	86.6%	13.4%
B Misdemeanor	22	90.9%	9.1%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest (e.g., A Felony is the most serious, B Misdemeanor the least). Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities, plea bargaining patterns, and case complexity. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Criminal Contempt outcomes in Kings County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	2,269	75.6%	24.3%
2020	1,686	84.7%	15.3%
2021	1,716	86.8%	13.2%
2022	2,210	86.6%	13.2%
2023	2,475	88.3%	11.6%
2024	2,497	91.8%	8.2%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Case volumes may vary as more recent cases may still be pending disposition.

Pretrial Release

How defendants charged with Criminal Contempt in Kings County are handled at arraignment.

53.1%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

20.6%

Bail Set

0.2%

Remanded

$5,000

Median Bail Amount

Pretrial release data reflects arraignment outcomes under New York's bail reform laws. ROR = Released on Own Recognizance. Bail Set = cash bail or bond required. Remanded = held without bail.

Charge Reductions

68.2% of Criminal Contempt cases
in Kings County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Criminal Contempt Disorderly Conduct

753 cases (72.1%)

Criminal Contempt Harassment

200 cases (19.1%)

Criminal Contempt Assault

34 cases (3.3%)

Criminal Contempt Criminal Trespass

30 cases (2.9%)

Criminal Contempt Petit Larceny

28 cases (2.7%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Criminal Contempt convictions in Kings County.

21.3%

Jail

3.0%

Probation

4.2%

State Prison

0.2%

Fine Only

7.0%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Criminal Contempt in Kings County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	7,405	87.1%	12.9%
Hispanic	2,854	83.4%	16.5%
White	1,974	83.9%	15.9%
Asian	547	84.5%	15.5%
Native American	28	91.7%	8.3%

Disparities in case outcomes reflect well-documented systemic factors including policing patterns, socioeconomic inequality, and structural bias in the criminal justice system. These statistics should not be used to draw conclusions about any individual or group. Data sourced from DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

Based on 12,853 cases in Kings County, 85.7% are dismissed, 14.2% result in conviction, and 0.1% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.6 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Criminal Contempt in Kings County is 85.7%, based on 12,853 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Criminal Contempt case in Kings County takes 4.6 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

53.1% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 20.6% have bail set, and 0.2% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $5,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Criminal Contempt in Kings County is 14.2%, based on 12,853 cases from public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

68.2% of Criminal Contempt cases in Kings County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Kings County has a 85.7% dismissal rate for Criminal Contempt cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Criminal Contempt overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Criminal Contempt in Kings County, 21.3% receive a jail sentence, 3.0% receive probation, and 4.2% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 85.6% dismissal rate, 14.3% conviction rate (12,041 cases). A Misdemeanor: 86.6% dismissal rate, 13.4% conviction rate (790 cases). B Misdemeanor: 90.9% dismissal rate, 9.1% conviction rate (22 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 12,853 cases analyzed for Criminal Contempt in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com