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PL 230.04 — Patronize Prostitution 3rd

Misdemeanor · 430 cases across 3 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 230.04 (Patronize Prostitution 3rd), 69.1% of 430 cases statewide were dismissed and 30.9% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 3 New York counties.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Patronize Prostitution 3rd is classified as a Misdemeanor under New York law. Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025, updated monthly. Last updated: March 2026

430
Total Cases
69.1%
Dismissal Rate
30.9%
Conviction Rate
3
Counties

See also: All Prostitution charges (DCJS data, 2019–2024) for pretrial release, bail, and charge reduction data.

What the Data Shows

Patronize Prostitution 3rd (PL § 230.04) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 430 arraignments across 3 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 69.1% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 30.9% of cases result in conviction, including guilty pleas and trial verdicts
  • Geographic variation: Click any county below for specific fines, sentencing breakdowns, and dismissal reasons

These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual case results. For legal guidance, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Outcomes by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
Queens 375 70.4% 29.6%
Kings 35 94.3% 5.7%
Rensselaer 20 0.0% 100.0%

Common Questions

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

PL 230.04 is the New York statute for Patronize Prostitution 3rd, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 430 arraignments in 2024–2025, 69.1% of cases are dismissed and 30.9% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Patronize Prostitution 3rd vary across 3 New York counties. Click any county in the table above for detailed statistics including sentencing, fines, and demographic breakdowns.
This data comes from the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act data, covering criminal court arraignments in 2024–2025. The data is updated monthly, generally on the 6th of each month. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.

Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 430 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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