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

The average case takes 4.4 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 Livingston County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 25.7% dismissal rate (142 cases). E Felony: 25.0% dismissal rate (13 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Criminal Contempt in Livingston County, NY — 25.5% Dismissed

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

The dismissal rate is 25.5%, based on 155 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 Livingston County?

35.3% of Criminal Contempt cases in Livingston County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Criminal contempt cases in Livingston County are convicted at notably high rates compared to statewide patterns. With a 72.3% conviction rate and a dismissal rate of 25.5%, Livingston County prosecutors are securing convictions more frequently than the state average—dismissals are running 7.5 percentage points below the statewide rate of 33%. The trend is moving in an even more restrictive direction, with dismissal rates declining from 30.4% in 2023 to 23.8% in 2024. This suggests the county's criminal justice system is treating contempt charges with increasing severity.

Most defendants charged with contempt in Livingston County are released on bail while awaiting trial, with 74.2% having bail set and only 4.6% remanded. Among those convicted, sentences are split fairly evenly between jail time and financial penalties—32.4% receive each—while smaller portions face prison sentences (11.8%) or probation (5.9%). Notably, over one-third of cases (35.3%) result in charge reductions, predominantly to disorderly conduct (58.3% of reductions), which may reflect plea negotiations or prosecutorial discretion. The median time from charge to resolution is 131 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

25.5%

Dismissal Rate

72.3%

Conviction Rate

4.4 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

25.5%

72.3%

Dismissed 25.5% Convicted 72.3% Acquitted 2.1%

Source: 155 public court records, Livingston County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	142	25.7%	71.4%
E Felony	13	25.0%	75.0%

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 Livingston County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2023	111	30.4%	69.6%
2024	40	23.8%	71.4%

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 Livingston County are handled at arraignment.

18.5%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

74.2%

Bail Set

4.6%

Remanded

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

35.3% of Criminal Contempt cases
in Livingston County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Criminal Contempt Disorderly Conduct

7 cases (58.3%)

Criminal Contempt Harassment

4 cases (33.3%)

Criminal Contempt Other

1 cases (8.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

32.4%

Jail

5.9%

Probation

11.8%

State Prison

32.4%

Fine Only

8.8%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	145	27.3%	70.5%

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 155 cases in Livingston County, 25.5% are dismissed, 72.3% result in conviction, and 2.1% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.4 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Criminal Contempt in Livingston County is 25.5%, based on 155 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 Livingston County takes 4.4 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

18.5% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 74.2% have bail set, and 4.6% are remanded without bail. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Criminal Contempt in Livingston County is 72.3%, based on 155 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.

35.3% of Criminal Contempt cases in Livingston County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Livingston County has a 25.5% 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 Livingston County, 32.4% receive a jail sentence, 5.9% receive probation, and 11.8% 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. A Misdemeanor: 25.7% dismissal rate, 71.4% conviction rate (142 cases). E Felony: 25.0% dismissal rate, 75.0% conviction rate (13 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. 155 cases analyzed for Criminal Contempt in Livingston County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com