Crim Contempt-2nd:Disobey Crt in Erie County
PL § 215.50 · Misdemeanor · 1,207 cases · 2024–2025
In Erie County, 48.8% of 1,207 Crim Contempt-2nd:Disobey Crt (PL 215.50) cases were dismissed and 50.9% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $125.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
1,207
Total Cases
48.8%
Dismissal Rate
50.9%
Conviction Rate
2.2%
DAT Rate
37
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$125
Median Fine
$25–$500
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
133
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment | 150 | 36.5% |
| Conditional Discharge | 111 | 27.0% |
| Fine | 104 | 25.3% |
| Probation | 44 | 10.7% |
| Surcharge/Fee | 2 | 0.5% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Motion to Dismiss Granted | 158 |
| ACD | 121 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 41 |
| Untimely Prosecution (CPL 170.30 (1)(d)) | 33 |
| Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) | 25 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 35-44 | 388 |
| 25-34 | 354 |
| 45-54 | 199 |
| 18-24 | 149 |
| 55-64 | 79 |
| 65+ | 23 |
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% |
| Bronx | 1,230 | 93.4% | 6.6% |
| 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% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 1,207 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 48.8% of Crim Contempt-2nd:Disobey Crt cases in Erie County are dismissed and 50.9% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $125. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 133 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Contempt-2nd:Disobey Crt in Erie County is $125. The median surcharge is an additional $200.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 1,207 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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