Aggravated Harassment in Cortland County
41 cases · Cortland County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated Harassment convictions in Cortland County occur at a substantially higher rate than statewide. With an 84.6% conviction rate against a statewide dismissal average of 46.2%, defendants in this county face notably steeper odds. The 15.4% dismissal rate falls 30.8 percentage points below the state average, and the data shows no acquittals across 41 cases. This trend has worsened since 2019, when dismissals occurred in 16.7% of cases versus 12.5% in the most recent year. Cases take a median of 222 days to resolve.
Nearly all defendants (90%) secure release on their own recognizance before trial, with minimal bail required when set. When charges do not result in acquittal or dismissal, outcomes split across multiple penalties: about 18% of convictions lead to probation, 15% to jail time, and 12% to fines. However, nearly half of all Aggravated Harassment charges get reduced before disposition, predominantly to the lesser charge of Harassment (57% of reductions), with smaller portions reduced to Disorderly Conduct. These reductions suggest that while conviction rates remain high, prosecutors and courts frequently lower the charge severity.
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: 41 public court records, Cortland County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Cortland County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| 2022 | 5 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| 2024 | 8 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
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 Cortland 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 Cortland County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Cortland County.
48.5% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Cortland 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 Cortland County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 16.2% | 83.8% |
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. 41 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Cortland County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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