How long does a Disorderly Conduct case take in St. Lawrence County?

The average case takes 6.1 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 St. Lawrence County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. E Felony: 7.1% dismissal rate (56 cases). A Misdemeanor: 50.0% dismissal rate (7 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Disorderly Conduct in St. Lawrence County, NY — 14.3% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in St. Lawrence County?

The dismissal rate is 14.3%, based on 65 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 St. Lawrence County?

59.5% of Disorderly Conduct cases in St. Lawrence County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt.

Disorderly conduct cases in St. Lawrence County result in conviction far more often than statewide patterns suggest. The county's 85.7% conviction rate stands against a 27.1% statewide dismissal rate, with St. Lawrence dismissals running 12.8 percentage points below average. Over the past six years, dismissals have declined sharply from 50% in 2019 to 8.3% in 2024, indicating prosecutors have become more successful at securing convictions on these charges locally. Cases take roughly six months to resolve.

Charge reductions happen in nearly 60% of cases, most commonly to criminal contempt, offering defendants a path away from disorderly conduct convictions. Among those convicted, probation is the most common outcome at 33.3%, followed by jail time at 26.2%. At pretrial, about one-third of defendants secure release on their own recognizance, while over a quarter are remanded. When bail is set, the median amount is $1,000, and roughly 16% of defendants face that financial condition.

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

14.3%

Dismissal Rate

85.7%

Conviction Rate

6.1 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

14.3%

85.7%

Dismissed 14.3% Convicted 85.7% Acquitted 0.0%

Source: 65 public court records, St. Lawrence County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

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

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
E Felony	56	7.1%	92.9%
A Misdemeanor	7	50.0%	50.0%

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 St. Lawrence County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	5	50.0%	50.0%
2020	19	6.2%	93.8%
2022	5	20.0%	80.0%
2023	14	18.2%	81.8%
2024	18	8.3%	91.7%

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 St. Lawrence County are handled at arraignment.

35.7%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

16.1%

Bail Set

26.8%

Remanded

$1,000

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

59.5% of Disorderly Conduct cases
in St. Lawrence County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Disorderly Conduct Criminal Contempt

14 cases (60.9%)

Disorderly Conduct Other

3 cases (13.0%)

Disorderly Conduct Harassment

3 cases (13.0%)

Disorderly Conduct Drug Possession

2 cases (8.7%)

Disorderly Conduct Strangulation

1 cases (4.3%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Disorderly Conduct convictions in St. Lawrence County.

26.2%

Jail

33.3%

Probation

14.3%

State Prison

16.7%

Fine Only

7.1%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

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

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	61	15.2%	84.8%

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 65 cases in St. Lawrence County, 14.3% are dismissed, 85.7% result in conviction, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.1 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in St. Lawrence County is 14.3%, based on 65 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 St. Lawrence County takes 6.1 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

35.7% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 16.1% have bail set, and 26.8% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Disorderly Conduct in St. Lawrence County is 85.7%, based on 65 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.

59.5% of Disorderly Conduct cases in St. Lawrence County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Criminal Contempt.

St. Lawrence County has a 14.3% 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 St. Lawrence County, 26.2% receive a jail sentence, 33.3% receive probation, and 14.3% 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: 7.1% dismissal rate, 92.9% conviction rate (56 cases). A Misdemeanor: 50.0% dismissal rate, 50.0% conviction rate (7 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. 65 cases analyzed for Disorderly Conduct in St. Lawrence County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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