Aggravated Harassment in Chenango County
28 cases · Chenango County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated Harassment in Chenango County results in conviction at dramatically higher rates than the state average. The county convicted 92 percent of defendants while dismissing only 8 percent of cases—a gap of 38 percentage points below the statewide dismissal rate of 46.2 percent. Over the four-year period from 2021 to 2024, dismissals have been increasing, rising from zero percent to 16.7 percent, though convictions remain the dominant outcome. No defendants were acquitted in these 28 cases, and disposition typically occurs within 55 days.
Most aggravated harassment defendants in Chenango County were released before trial without bail, with 67.9 percent receiving release on their own recognizance. Charge reductions are common—occurring in 56.5 percent of cases—with nearly all reduced charges converting to simple harassment rather than more serious alternatives. Among convicted defendants, financial penalties dominated sentencing outcomes, with 73.9 percent receiving fines. Jail time was rare at 8.7 percent, while probation and time-served sentences each occurred in 4.3 percent of cases.
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: 28 public court records, Chenango County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Chenango County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 9 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 7 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
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 Chenango 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 Chenango County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Chenango County.
56.5% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Chenango 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 Chenango County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 4.5% | 95.5% |
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. 28 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Chenango County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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