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

The average case takes 4.8 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 Chautauqua County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 29.8% dismissal rate (616 cases). A Misdemeanor: 33.3% dismissal rate (16 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Disorderly Conduct in Chautauqua County, NY — 30.6% Dismissed

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

The dismissal rate is 30.6%, based on 646 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 Chautauqua County?

84.0% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Chautauqua County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt.

Disorderly conduct cases in Chautauqua County show a notably higher dismissal rate than the state average, with 30.6% of cases dismissed compared to 27.1% statewide. This 3.5 percentage point advantage reflects how the county handles this charge differently, though conviction still occurs in about 69% of cases. The trend over the past five years has moved significantly in defendants' favor—dismissal rates climbed from 21.7% in 2019 to 44.4% in 2024, suggesting prosecutors or courts are becoming more skeptical of these charges or finding evidentiary problems more often.

Most disorderly conduct defendants in Chautauqua County face pretrial release conditions rather than jail: 17.3% are released on their own recognizance, while 33.6% have bail set (typically $10,000) and 22.7% are remanded. Cases take a median of 143 days to resolve. Among those convicted, jail is the most common sentence at 30.1%, followed by time served at 17.9% and probation at 13%. Notably, 84% of disorderly conduct charges are reduced to lesser offenses, predominantly criminal contempt (75% of reductions), which often carries lighter consequences than the original charge.

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

30.6%

Dismissal Rate

69.2%

Conviction Rate

4.8 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

30.6%

69.2%

Dismissed 30.6% Convicted 69.2% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 646 public court records, Chautauqua County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
E Felony	616	29.8%	70.0%
A Misdemeanor	16	33.3%	66.7%
B Misdemeanor	13	58.3%	41.7%

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 Chautauqua County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	143	21.7%	78.3%
2020	146	29.4%	69.7%
2021	120	22.8%	77.2%
2022	124	41.9%	58.1%
2023	94	37.5%	62.5%
2024	19	44.4%	55.6%

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 Chautauqua County are handled at arraignment.

17.3%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

33.6%

Bail Set

22.7%

Remanded

$10,000

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

84.0% of Disorderly Conduct cases
in Chautauqua County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Disorderly Conduct Criminal Contempt

183 cases (68.0%)

Disorderly Conduct Harassment

39 cases (14.5%)

Disorderly Conduct Other

22 cases (8.2%)

Disorderly Conduct Assault

16 cases (5.9%)

Disorderly Conduct Strangulation

9 cases (3.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

30.1%

Jail

13.0%

Probation

3.5%

State Prison

1.1%

Fine Only

17.9%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	420	25.3%	74.4%
Black	112	35.6%	64.4%
Hispanic	91	46.1%	53.9%
Native American	18	33.3%	66.7%

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 646 cases in Chautauqua County, 30.6% are dismissed, 69.2% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.8 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in Chautauqua County is 30.6%, based on 646 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 Chautauqua County takes 4.8 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

17.3% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 33.6% have bail set, and 22.7% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $10,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Chautauqua County is 69.2%, based on 646 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.

84.0% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Chautauqua County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt.

Chautauqua County has a 30.6% 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 Chautauqua County, 30.1% receive a jail sentence, 13.0% receive probation, and 3.5% 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: 29.8% dismissal rate, 70.0% conviction rate (616 cases). A Misdemeanor: 33.3% dismissal rate, 66.7% conviction rate (16 cases). B Misdemeanor: 58.3% dismissal rate, 41.7% 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. 646 cases analyzed for Disorderly Conduct in Chautauqua County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com