Aggravated Harassment in Cattaraugus County
90 cases · Cattaraugus County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated Harassment cases in Cattaraugus County result in conviction significantly more often than across New York State. The county's 69.4% conviction rate contrasts with a 29.4% dismissal rate that falls 16.8 percentage points below the statewide average of 46.2%. This suggests prosecutors and courts in Cattaraugus handle these cases more aggressively than the state norm. However, dismissal rates have improved over time, rising from 9.1% in 2019 to 28.6% by 2024, indicating a shifting trend toward more case reductions in recent years.
The path to disposition in Cattaraugus shows strong pretrial release access and substantial charge reduction activity. Most defendants are released on their own recognizance (82.2%), with minimal remanding and low bail amounts when set (median $2,500). Nearly three-quarters of cases (74.6%) see charge reductions, predominantly down to simple Harassment rather than conviction on the original charge. When convictions do occur, fines dominate sentencing outcomes (22%), followed by jail time (8.5%) and time served (5.1%), with probation rarely imposed.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Avg duration measures arraignment to final disposition. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026
Case Outcomes
Source: 90 public court records, Cattaraugus County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Cattaraugus County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12 | 9.1% | 81.8% |
| 2020 | 16 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| 2021 | 15 | 21.4% | 78.6% |
| 2022 | 14 | 30.8% | 69.2% |
| 2023 | 19 | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| 2024 | 14 | 28.6% | 71.4% |
Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Case volumes may vary as more recent cases may still be pending disposition.
Pretrial Release
How defendants charged with Aggravated Harassment in Cattaraugus County are handled at arraignment.
Pretrial release data reflects arraignment outcomes under New York's bail reform laws. ROR = Released on Own Recognizance. Bail Set = cash bail or bond required. Remanded = held without bail.
Charge Reductions
in Cattaraugus County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Cattaraugus County.
74.6% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Cattaraugus County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Aggravated Harassment in Cattaraugus County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 27.3% | 72.7% |
| Native American | 11 | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| Black | 10 | 20.0% | 70.0% |
Disparities in case outcomes reflect well-documented systemic factors including policing patterns, socioeconomic inequality, and structural bias in the criminal justice system. These statistics should not be used to draw conclusions about any individual or group. Data sourced from DCJS Pretrial Release Data.
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 90 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Cattaraugus County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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