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PL 245.00 — Public Lewdness

Misdemeanor · 776 cases across 12 counties · 2024–2025

Under PL § 245.00 (Public Lewdness), 64.4% of 776 cases statewide were dismissed and 35.3% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data across 12 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. Public Lewdness 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

776
Total Cases
64.4%
Dismissal Rate
35.3%
Conviction Rate
12
Counties

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

What the Data Shows

Public Lewdness (PL § 245.00) is a Misdemeanor under New York law. Based on 776 arraignments across 12 counties in 2024–2025:

  • Dismissal rate: 64.4% of cases are dismissed statewide, though rates vary significantly by county
  • Conviction rate: 35.3% 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
New York 203 81.4% 18.1%
Kings 99 70.2% 29.8%
Queens 94 73.5% 25.3%
Bronx 79 78.9% 21.1%
Suffolk 48 38.5% 61.5%
Nassau 47 15.0% 85.0%
Westchester 45 27.8% 72.2%
Onondaga 42 61.3% 38.7%
Erie 40 46.7% 53.3%
Albany 31 52.0% 48.0%
Monroe 27 39.1% 60.9%
Orange 21 78.9% 21.1%

Common Questions

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

PL 245.00 is the New York statute for Public Lewdness, classified as a Misdemeanor. Based on 776 arraignments in 2024–2025, 64.4% of cases are dismissed and 35.3% result in conviction.
Outcomes for Public Lewdness vary across 12 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). 776 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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