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

The average case takes 4.1 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 Chemung County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 26.7% dismissal rate (25 cases). E Felony: 14.3% dismissal rate (11 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Disorderly Conduct in Chemung County, NY — 26.9% Dismissed

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

The dismissal rate is 26.9%, based on 40 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 Chemung County?

26.3% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Chemung County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Harassment.

Disorderly conduct cases in Chemung County result in conviction 73.1% of the time, nearly identical to the statewide dismissal rate of 27.1%. However, the county has shifted toward more convictions over the past five years—dismissal rates dropped from 60% in 2020 to 42.9% in 2024, suggesting prosecutors are winning these cases more consistently or charging decisions have tightened. No defendants were acquitted, meaning convictions came entirely through plea or guilty verdict rather than trial loss for the prosecution.

Most disorderly conduct defendants were released without bail before trial, with 83.3% receiving release on recognizance and only 2.8% held without bail. Among those convicted, financial penalties dominate sentencing: 52.6% received fines, while jail and prison sentences were each imposed in 10.5% of cases. About one-quarter of charges were reduced, primarily to harassment (50% of reductions), which suggests some cases were downgraded to lower offenses through negotiation.

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

26.9%

Dismissal Rate

73.1%

Conviction Rate

4.1 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

26.9%

73.1%

Dismissed 26.9% Convicted 73.1% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 40 public court records, Chemung County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	25	26.7%	73.3%
E Felony	11	14.3%	85.7%

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 Chemung County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2020	9	60.0%	40.0%
2022	8	0.0%	100.0%
2024	13	42.9%	57.1%

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 Chemung County are handled at arraignment.

83.3%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

11.1%

Bail Set

2.8%

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

26.3% of Disorderly Conduct cases
in Chemung County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Disorderly Conduct Harassment

2 cases (40.0%)

Disorderly Conduct Theft of Services

1 cases (20.0%)

Disorderly Conduct Other

1 cases (20.0%)

Disorderly Conduct Criminal Contempt

1 cases (20.0%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

10.5%

Jail

10.5%

State Prison

52.6%

Fine Only

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	32	15.8%	84.2%

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 40 cases in Chemung County, 26.9% are dismissed, 73.1% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.1 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in Chemung County is 26.9%, based on 40 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 Chemung County takes 4.1 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

83.3% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 11.1% have bail set, and 2.8% 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 Chemung County is 73.1%, based on 40 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.

26.3% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Chemung County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Harassment.

Chemung County has a 26.9% 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 Chemung County, 10.5% receive a jail sentence, and 10.5% 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. A Misdemeanor: 26.7% dismissal rate, 73.3% conviction rate (25 cases). E Felony: 14.3% dismissal rate, 85.7% conviction rate (11 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. 40 cases analyzed for Disorderly Conduct in Chemung County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com