PL 215.50 — Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree
Court outcome data from 84,989 cases across 60 counties · 2019–2024
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According to 84,989 New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data records from 2019–2024, cases related to PL 215.50 — Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree across 60 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 58.1% and an average conviction rate of 41.6%.
About This Statute
This section addresses criminal contempt in the second degree in New York, including intentional disobedience of a court order. Frequently charged in domestic violence cases involving orders of protection. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the New York Penal Law or a licensed New York attorney.
Court Outcome Statistics
Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across New York counties (2019–2024) shows:
Top Counties
Counties with the most cases related to this statute.
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 12,853 | 85.7% | 14.2% | 4.6 months |
| Queens | 11,605 | 68.5% | 31.4% | 4.1 months |
| Suffolk | 8,502 | 50.3% | 49.3% | 7.0 months |
| New York | 6,283 | 71.9% | 28.0% | 3.6 months |
| Bronx | 5,510 | 81.5% | 18.4% | 3.6 months |
| Nassau | 4,187 | 47.0% | 52.8% | 7.3 months |
| Richmond | 3,577 | 59.8% | 40.1% | 4.9 months |
| Westchester | 3,483 | 48.4% | 51.2% | 6.2 months |
| Onondaga | 3,430 | 58.2% | 41.5% | 6.8 months |
| Erie | 2,882 | 48.3% | 51.4% | 4.7 months |
| Monroe | 2,839 | 55.2% | 43.9% | 4.7 months |
| Oneida | 1,741 | 32.9% | 66.9% | 4.4 months |
| Schenectady | 1,570 | 37.3% | 62.0% | 5.2 months |
| Niagara | 1,516 | 41.0% | 57.9% | 5.0 months |
| Albany | 1,304 | 38.2% | 61.5% | 4.2 months |
Source: DCJS Pretrial Release Data, 2019–2024 — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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