Aggravated Harassment in Clinton County
44 cases · Clinton County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated harassment prosecutions in Clinton County result in conviction far more often than they do statewide. The county's 76.9% conviction rate pairs with a dismissal rate of just 20.5%, significantly below the statewide average of 46.2%. This 25.7 percentage point gap suggests Clinton County prosecutors are more successful at moving these cases to conviction, and judges are less likely to dismiss them before trial. The trend compounds the pattern: dismissals have declined sharply from 14.3% in 2019 to 0% in 2024, indicating the county is prosecuting these cases more aggressively over time.
Charge reductions represent the primary resolution pathway in Clinton County, occurring in 60% of cases. When reduced, aggravated harassment is almost always downgraded to simple harassment (83.3%), a significantly less serious offense. Most defendants secure pretrial release without bail, with nearly two-thirds released on their own recognizance. When bail is set, the median amount is $2,500. Among those convicted, fines are the most common outcome at 36.7%, followed by jail time in 16.7% of cases. Cases move to resolution relatively quickly, with a median disposition time of 80 days.
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: 44 public court records, Clinton County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Clinton County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 14.3% | 85.7% |
| 2020 | 8 | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 7 | 14.3% | 85.7% |
| 2023 | 9 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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 Clinton 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 Clinton County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Clinton County.
60.0% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Clinton 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 Clinton County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 22.6% | 74.2% |
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. 44 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Clinton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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