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Criminal Contempt Plea Deals in Orleans County

39 convictions · Orleans County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 39 conviction records, Criminal Contempt is reduced to a lesser charge in 33.3% of cases in Orleans County. The most common reduction is to Harassment (61.5% of reductions). The statewide average reduction rate for Criminal Contempt is 51.6%.

Charge reduction means the conviction charge differs from the original arrest charge, typically through plea negotiation. Only reductions with 3+ occurrences are shown. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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33.3%
Local Reduction Rate
51.6%
Statewide Average
39
Total Convictions

What Criminal Contempt Gets Reduced To in Orleans County

The most common conviction charges when Criminal Contempt is reduced through a plea deal in Orleans County.

Conviction Charge Count % of Reductions
Harassment 8 61.5%
Disorderly Conduct 5 38.5%

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Compared to Statewide

Orleans County reduces Criminal Contempt charges at a lower rate (33.3%) than the statewide average (51.6%). This may reflect stricter prosecutorial practices for this charge in Orleans County.

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About Plea Bargaining in Orleans County

Plea bargaining is a central part of Orleans County's criminal court process. The data above shows actual reduction outcomes from DCJS records — not predictions. Every case is unique, and the plea offered in your case depends on the specific facts, evidence, your attorney's negotiations, and the local prosecutor's policies. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

How we calculate: We compare the arrest charge to the conviction charge for guilty outcomes. When the conviction charge category differs from the arrest charge category, we count it as a reduction. Minimum threshold: 3 reductions per combination. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Other Charge Reductions in Orleans County

Other
34 reductions
Drug Sale
29 reductions
Burglary
24 reductions
Drug Possession
21 reductions
Endangering Welfare of a Child
18 reductions
Petit Larceny
18 reductions
Strangulation
12 reductions
Weapons Offense
12 reductions

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Criminal Contempt is reduced to a lesser charge in 33.3% of convictions in Orleans County, based on 39 records from DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024). The statewide average is 51.6%.
The most common reduction for Criminal Contempt in Orleans County is to Harassment, accounting for 61.5% of all reductions (8 cases). For guidance on your specific case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Orleans County has a 33.3% reduction rate for Criminal Contempt, compared to the statewide average of 51.6%. This county reduces Criminal Contempt at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local prosecutorial practices and court customs.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 39 conviction records analyzed for Criminal Contempt in Orleans County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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