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

The average case takes 5.9 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 Franklin County?

Charge class breakdown data is limited for this combination.

Disorderly Conduct in Franklin County, NY — 15.4% Dismissed

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

The dismissal rate is 15.4%, based on 33 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 Franklin County?

54.5% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Franklin County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt.

In Franklin County, disorderly conduct cases result in conviction 84.6 percent of the time, significantly outpacing the statewide dismissal rate of 27.1 percent. Only 15.4 percent of disorderly conduct cases in Franklin County are dismissed, placing the county 11.7 percentage points below the statewide average. This suggests disorderly conduct is prosecuted aggressively in Franklin County compared to other counties. The trend is moving in the direction of fewer dismissals—the dismissal rate dropped from 20 percent in 2023 to 14.3 percent in 2024.

More than half of disorderly conduct charges in Franklin County are reduced to lesser offenses before trial, with criminal contempt being the primary reduction target at 60 percent of all reductions. For defendants released pretrial, release on recognizance occurs in 37.9 percent of cases, while 24.1 percent have bail set. Among those convicted, sentences split between jail (31.8 percent), prison (27.3 percent), and probation (22.7 percent), with fines imposed in 18.2 percent of cases. The median time from charge to resolution is 177 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

15.4%

Dismissal Rate

84.6%

Conviction Rate

5.9 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

15.4%

84.6%

Dismissed 15.4% Convicted 84.6% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 33 public court records, Franklin County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Disorderly Conduct outcomes in Franklin County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2023	14	20.0%	80.0%
2024	17	14.3%	85.7%

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 Franklin County are handled at arraignment.

37.9%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

24.1%

Bail Set

10.3%

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

54.5% of Disorderly Conduct cases
in Franklin County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Disorderly Conduct Criminal Contempt

6 cases (50.0%)

Disorderly Conduct Other

3 cases (25.0%)

Disorderly Conduct Traffic Offense

1 cases (8.3%)

Disorderly Conduct Strangulation

1 cases (8.3%)

Disorderly Conduct Obstruction

1 cases (8.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

31.8%

Jail

22.7%

Probation

27.3%

State Prison

18.2%

Fine Only

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	30	16.7%	83.3%

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 33 cases in Franklin County, 15.4% are dismissed, 84.6% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 5.9 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in Franklin County is 15.4%, based on 33 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 Franklin County takes 5.9 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

37.9% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 24.1% have bail set, and 10.3% are remanded without bail. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Franklin County is 84.6%, based on 33 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.

54.5% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Franklin County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt.

Franklin County has a 15.4% 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 Franklin County, 31.8% receive a jail sentence, 22.7% receive probation, and 27.3% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 33 cases analyzed for Disorderly Conduct in Franklin County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com