In Bronx County, 93.4% of 1,230 Crim Contempt-2nd:Unfav Behave (PL 215.50) cases were dismissed and 6.6% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data.

Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026

1,230
Total Cases
93.4%
Dismissal Rate
6.6%
Conviction Rate
0.5%
DAT Rate
37
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$120
Median Surcharge

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Conditional Discharge 47 74.6%
Imprisonment 14 22.2%
Probation 2 3.2%

Dismissal Reasons

Reason Count
Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) 516
Uncooperative Witness (CPL 170.30 (1)(f)) 305
ACD 49
Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) 41
Superseded by Another Charge (CPL 100.50(1)) 25

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
25-34 411
35-44 360
45-54 187
55-64 124
18-24 113
65+ 35

PL 215.50 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 2,667 75.4% 24.6%
Kings 2,504 94.2% 5.8%
Suffolk 2,072 55.0% 44.8%
New York 1,510 86.7% 13.3%
Erie 1,207 48.8% 50.9%
Nassau 1,064 58.0% 40.8%
Monroe 1,062 65.6% 33.9%
Westchester 1,011 64.0% 35.7%
Onondaga 736 61.4% 38.4%
Richmond 717 63.8% 36.2%
Orange 585 54.5% 45.5%
Albany 563 48.6% 51.4%
Oneida 487 25.3% 74.7%
Schenectady 478 44.2% 55.8%
Rockland 469 78.8% 21.2%
Niagara 445 28.9% 71.1%
Chautauqua 399 43.0% 56.6%
Broome 385 31.1% 68.9%
Dutchess 359 38.7% 61.3%
Saratoga 331 31.1% 68.9%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

Based on 1,230 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 93.4% of Crim Contempt-2nd:Unfav Behave cases in Bronx County are dismissed and 6.6% result in conviction. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Fine data is limited for this charge in Bronx County. Fines vary based on severity and judicial discretion.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 1,230 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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