Dis/Con:Unreasonable Noise in New York County
PL § 240.20 · Violation · 8,634 cases · 2024–2025
In New York County, 96.9% of 8,634 Dis/Con:Unreasonable Noise (PL 240.20) cases were dismissed and 3.1% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $25.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
8,634
Total Cases
96.9%
Dismissal Rate
3.1%
Conviction Rate
0.1%
DAT Rate
32
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$25
Median Fine
$10–$250
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
231
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | 231 | 86.8% |
| Imprisonment | 23 | 8.6% |
| Conditional Discharge | 7 | 2.6% |
| Unconditional Discharge | 5 | 1.9% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Dism - Legally Insufficient | 4,470 |
| Acd Cpl 170.55 | 1,668 |
| Dismissed | 863 |
| Dism-Interest Justic Cpl170.40 | 794 |
| Dism, Conviction Related Dkt | 218 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 2,995 |
| 18-24 | 1,779 |
| 35-44 | 1,682 |
| 45-54 | 794 |
| 55-64 | 520 |
| 65+ | 519 |
| Under 18 | 200 |
PL 240.20 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 5,161 | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Bronx | 4,741 | 98.1% | 1.8% |
| Queens | 2,409 | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| Westchester | 508 | 41.0% | 58.3% |
| Richmond | 352 | 96.0% | 4.0% |
| Broome | 313 | 91.9% | 7.7% |
| Orange | 203 | 39.8% | 60.2% |
| Suffolk | 162 | 65.0% | 35.0% |
| Erie | 159 | 77.1% | 22.9% |
| Albany | 156 | 84.1% | 15.9% |
| Oneida | 136 | 35.7% | 64.3% |
| Monroe | 127 | 87.3% | 11.9% |
| Oswego | 127 | 79.2% | 20.8% |
| Nassau | 126 | 61.2% | 37.9% |
| Onondaga | 126 | 70.2% | 29.8% |
| Cortland | 122 | 27.9% | 72.1% |
| Niagara | 116 | 80.0% | 20.0% |
| Jefferson | 114 | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Ulster | 103 | 73.7% | 26.3% |
| Cattaraugus | 93 | 61.4% | 38.6% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 8,634 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 96.9% of Dis/Con:Unreasonable Noise cases in New York County are dismissed and 3.1% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $25. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 231 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Dis/Con:Unreasonable Noise in New York County is $25. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 8,634 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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