In Columbia County, 0.0% of 36 Crim Contempt-1st:Phy Contact (PL 215.51) cases were dismissed and 100.0% 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

36
Total Cases
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
100.0%
Conviction Rate
DAT Rate
39
Median Age

Fines & Surcharges

$125
Median Fine
$100–$250
Fine Range
$200
Median Surcharge
3
Cases With Fines

Sentencing Breakdown

Sentence Count Percentage
Imprisonment 4 33.3%
Fine 3 25.0%
Conditional Discharge 3 25.0%
Surcharge 1 8.3%
Probation 1 8.3%

Age Distribution

Age Group Cases
35-44 18
25-34 11
45-54 4
65+ 2
18-24 1

PL 215.51 in Other Counties

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Kings 1,487 89.8% 10.2%
Queens 953 46.1% 53.9%
Suffolk 702 37.1% 62.7%
Erie 695 45.0% 55.0%
Onondaga 681 55.6% 44.4%
Monroe 489 15.6% 83.9%
Nassau 476 14.7% 85.3%
New York 356 41.5% 58.5%
Westchester 330 60.6% 39.4%
Schenectady 301 32.1% 67.4%
Albany 298 34.7% 65.3%
Chautauqua 294 25.3% 74.7%
Richmond 263 44.8% 55.2%
Broome 257 17.9% 82.1%
Oneida 257 10.7% 89.3%
Niagara 226 23.2% 76.1%
Orange 223 52.6% 47.4%
Rensselaer 222 39.8% 60.2%
Saratoga 174 4.6% 95.4%
Jefferson 146 9.1% 90.9%

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

Based on 36 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 0.0% of Crim Contempt-1st:Phy Contact cases in Columbia County are dismissed and 100.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $125. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 3 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Crim Contempt-1st:Phy Contact in Columbia County is $125. The median surcharge is an additional $200.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 36 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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