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

The average case takes 7.3 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 Onondaga County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 28.2% dismissal rate (126 cases). A Misdemeanor: 53.2% dismissal rate (71 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Disorderly Conduct in Onondaga County, NY — 41.4% Dismissed

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

The dismissal rate is 41.4%, based on 217 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 Onondaga County?

54.3% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Onondaga County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt.

Disorderly conduct cases in Onondaga County are dismissed at significantly higher rates than the statewide average. The county's 41.4% dismissal rate exceeds the state average of 27.1% by 14.3 percentage points, suggesting prosecutors or courts in Onondaga handle these charges more leniently. With a 58.0% conviction rate, most defendants who don't get dismissed do face conviction, though acquittals are rare at 0.6%. The dismissal trend has strengthened over the past five years, rising from 36.7% in 2019 to 44.0% in 2024, indicating the county's approach to these charges has become more permissive over time.

Charge reductions are common, affecting 54.3% of cases before trial. When reductions occur, Criminal Contempt is the overwhelming destination at 65.1% of all reductions, followed by Harassment at 18.6%. For defendants not dismissed, pretrial outcomes are mixed: about a third receive release on their own recognizance, another third have bail set with a median amount of $2,500, and 14.6% are held without bail. Sentencing outcomes for convictions typically involve probation (17.0%) or jail time (12.8%), with prison sentences less common at 5.3%.

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

41.4%

Dismissal Rate

58.0%

Conviction Rate

7.3 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

41.4%

58.0%

Dismissed 41.4% Convicted 58.0% Acquitted 0.6%

Source: 217 public court records, Onondaga County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
E Felony	126	28.2%	70.6%
A Misdemeanor	71	53.2%	46.8%
B Misdemeanor	14	66.7%	33.3%
D Felony	6	66.7%	33.3%

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 Onondaga County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	39	36.7%	63.3%
2020	58	43.8%	56.2%
2021	28	34.8%	65.2%
2022	24	52.4%	47.6%
2023	38	38.7%	58.1%
2024	30	44.0%	56.0%

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 Onondaga County are handled at arraignment.

31.1%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

33.0%

Bail Set

14.6%

Remanded

$2,500

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

54.3% of Disorderly Conduct cases
in Onondaga County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Disorderly Conduct Criminal Contempt

28 cases (59.6%)

Disorderly Conduct Harassment

8 cases (17.0%)

Disorderly Conduct Other

7 cases (14.9%)

Disorderly Conduct Escape / Bail Jumping

2 cases (4.3%)

Disorderly Conduct Assault

2 cases (4.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

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

12.8%

Jail

17.0%

Probation

5.3%

State Prison

6.4%

Fine Only

6.4%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	135	38.3%	60.6%
White	71	47.5%	52.5%

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 217 cases in Onondaga County, 41.4% are dismissed, 58.0% result in conviction, and 0.6% end in acquittal. The average case takes 7.3 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in Onondaga County is 41.4%, based on 217 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 Onondaga County takes 7.3 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

31.1% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 33.0% have bail set, and 14.6% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $2,500. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in Onondaga County is 58.0%, based on 217 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.

54.3% of Disorderly Conduct cases in Onondaga County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt.

Onondaga County has a 41.4% 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 Onondaga County, 12.8% receive a jail sentence, 17.0% receive probation, and 5.3% 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: 28.2% dismissal rate, 70.6% conviction rate (126 cases). A Misdemeanor: 53.2% dismissal rate, 46.8% conviction rate (71 cases). B Misdemeanor: 66.7% dismissal rate, 33.3% conviction rate (14 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. 217 cases analyzed for Disorderly Conduct in Onondaga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com