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PL 240.50 — False Report Emergency-3rd

Misdemeanor · 486 cases across 14 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 240.50 (False Report Emergency-3rd), 60.0% of 486 cases statewide were dismissed and 40.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 14 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. False Report Emergency-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

486
Total Cases
60.0%
Dismissal Rate
40.0%
Conviction Rate
14
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

False Report Emergency-3rd (PL § 240.50) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 486 arraignments across 14 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 60.0% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 40.0% 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
Erie 67 56.5% 43.5%
Monroe 53 59.1% 40.9%
Queens 48 70.8% 29.2%
New York 42 82.5% 17.5%
Bronx 37 87.9% 12.1%
Kings 36 97.1% 2.9%
Albany 35 43.3% 56.7%
Oswego 29 36.8% 63.2%
Onondaga 26 59.1% 40.9%
Westchester 25 25.0% 75.0%
Jefferson 23 19.0% 81.0%
Orange 22 57.9% 42.1%
Suffolk 22 42.9% 57.1%
Steuben 21 33.3% 66.7%

Common Questions

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

PL 240.50 is the New York statute for False Report Emergency-3rd, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 486 arraignments in 2024–2025, 60.0% of cases are dismissed and 40.0% result in conviction.
Outcomes for False Report Emergency-3rd vary across 14 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). 486 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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