How long does a Disorderly Conduct case take in Bronx County?

The average case takes 6.0 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 Disorderly Conduct in Bronx County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 77.9% dismissal rate (164 cases). E Felony: 54.3% dismissal rate (90 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Disorderly Conduct in Bronx County, NY — 73.2% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in Bronx County?

The dismissal rate is 73.2%, based on 320 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Q: How often are Disorderly Conduct charges reduced in Bronx County?

31.3% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Official Misconduct.

Disorderly conduct cases in Bronx County end in dismissal 73.2 percent of the time, a rate dramatically higher than the 27.1 percent statewide average—46 percentage points above the state norm. This suggests that prosecutors and judges handle disorderly conduct charges differently in the Bronx, treating them as minor offenses that rarely result in conviction. The actual conviction rate of 26.8 percent is the flip side of that dismissal rate, and no acquittals were recorded in this dataset. Dismissals have been rising since 2019, when they occurred in 66.7 percent of cases, indicating a strengthening trend away from prosecution over the past several years.

Nearly half of defendants with disorderly conduct charges received release on their own recognizance, and only 11.9 percent had bail set—median bail when imposed was just $1. About one-third of cases involved charge reductions before trial, with Official Misconduct being the most common reduced charge at two-thirds of reductions. Among convicted defendants, jail time was the most frequent sentence at 15.7 percent, while prison sentences occurred in 7.2 percent of cases. The median time from arrest to case resolution was 181.5 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

73.2%

Dismissal Rate

26.8%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

73.2%

26.8%

Dismissed 73.2% Convicted 26.8% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 320 public court records, Bronx County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Disorderly Conduct in Bronx County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	164	77.9%	22.1%
E Felony	90	54.3%	45.7%
B Misdemeanor	63	88.9%	11.1%

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 Disorderly Conduct outcomes in Bronx County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	100	66.7%	33.3%
2020	32	90.6%	9.4%
2021	45	72.5%	27.5%
2022	49	66.7%	33.3%
2023	36	77.8%	22.2%
2024	48	72.9%	27.1%

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 Disorderly Conduct in Bronx County are handled at arraignment.

49.2%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

11.9%

Bail Set

0.3%

Remanded

$1

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

31.3% of Disorderly Conduct cases
in Bronx County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Disorderly Conduct Official Misconduct

14 cases (58.3%)

Disorderly Conduct Assault

4 cases (16.7%)

Disorderly Conduct Harassment

3 cases (12.5%)

Disorderly Conduct Other

2 cases (8.3%)

Disorderly Conduct Menacing

1 cases (4.2%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Disorderly Conduct convictions in Bronx County.

15.7%

Jail

1.2%

Probation

7.2%

State Prison

1.2%

Fine Only

8.4%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	168	68.7%	31.3%
Hispanic	132	76.9%	23.1%
White	11	90.0%	10.0%

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 320 cases in Bronx County, 73.2% are dismissed, 26.8% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in Bronx County is 73.2%, based on 320 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Disorderly Conduct case in Bronx County takes 6.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

49.2% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 11.9% have bail set, and 0.3% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Bronx County is 26.8%, based on 320 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.

31.3% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Official Misconduct.

Bronx County has a 73.2% dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Disorderly Conduct overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Disorderly Conduct in Bronx County, 15.7% receive a jail sentence, 1.2% receive probation, and 7.2% 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. A Misdemeanor: 77.9% dismissal rate, 22.1% conviction rate (164 cases). E Felony: 54.3% dismissal rate, 45.7% conviction rate (90 cases). B Misdemeanor: 88.9% dismissal rate, 11.1% conviction rate (63 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. 320 cases analyzed for Disorderly Conduct in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com