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

The average case takes 4.5 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 Montgomery County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate (31 cases). A Misdemeanor: 0.0% dismissal rate (11 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Disorderly Conduct in Montgomery County, NY — 2.3% Dismissed

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

The dismissal rate is 2.3%, based on 50 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 Montgomery County?

53.7% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Montgomery County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt.

Disorderly conduct cases in Montgomery County move toward conviction at a rate far exceeding the statewide pattern. With a 95.3% conviction rate against a 2.3% dismissal rate, these cases are resolved decisively in prosecutors' favor—a striking 24.8 percentage point gap below the statewide 27.1% dismissal average. The median case takes 134 days from charge to resolution. Notably, dismissals have trended upward since 2022, rising from zero to 6.7%, suggesting prosecutorial or judicial practice may be shifting, though the current conviction dominance remains pronounced.

Charge reduction is the dominant feature of Montgomery County disorderly conduct proceedings: 53.7% of cases are reduced rather than prosecuted as charged. Most reductions drop to criminal contempt, which accounts for three-quarters of all reductions. At pretrial, 59.6% of defendants receive release on recognizance while 19.1% face bail, with a median of $5,000. Among those convicted, fines are the most common sentence at 43.9%, followed by jail time in 26.8% of cases, suggesting courts treat most convictions as relatively minor dispositions despite the high conviction rate.

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

2.3%

Dismissal Rate

95.3%

Conviction Rate

4.5 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

95.3%

Dismissed 2.3% Convicted 95.3% Acquitted 0.0% YO Adjudication 2.3%

Source: 50 public court records, Montgomery County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
E Felony	31	0.0%	96.2%
A Misdemeanor	11	0.0%	100.0%
B Misdemeanor	8	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 Montgomery County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2022	6	0.0%	100.0%
2023	18	0.0%	92.3%
2024	17	6.7%	93.3%

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 Montgomery County are handled at arraignment.

59.6%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

19.1%

Bail Set

6.4%

Remanded

$5,000

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

53.7% of Disorderly Conduct cases
in Montgomery County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Disorderly Conduct Criminal Contempt

13 cases (68.4%)

Disorderly Conduct Assault

3 cases (15.8%)

Disorderly Conduct Strangulation

1 cases (5.3%)

Disorderly Conduct Other

1 cases (5.3%)

Disorderly Conduct Kidnapping

1 cases (5.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

26.8%

Jail

7.3%

Probation

9.8%

State Prison

43.9%

Fine Only

4.9%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	22	5.3%	94.7%
Hispanic	19	0.0%	100.0%

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 50 cases in Montgomery County, 2.3% are dismissed, 95.3% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 4.5 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in Montgomery County is 2.3%, based on 50 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 Montgomery County takes 4.5 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

59.6% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 19.1% have bail set, and 6.4% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $5,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Montgomery County is 95.3%, based on 50 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.

53.7% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Montgomery County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt.

Montgomery County has a 2.3% 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 Montgomery County, 26.8% receive a jail sentence, 7.3% receive probation, and 9.8% 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. E Felony: 0.0% dismissal rate, 96.2% conviction rate (31 cases). A Misdemeanor: 0.0% dismissal rate, 100.0% conviction rate (11 cases). B Misdemeanor: 14.3% dismissal rate, 85.7% conviction rate (8 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. 50 cases analyzed for Disorderly Conduct in Montgomery County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com