Aggravated Harassment in Madison County
64 cases · Madison County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated Harassment in Madison County results in conviction far more often than statewide averages suggest. The 90.6 percent conviction rate stands against a 7.5 percent dismissal rate—dramatically lower than the statewide dismissal average of 46.2 percent. This 38.7 percentage point gap indicates Madison County prosecutors and courts handle this charge more aggressively than the state norm. The trend is moving in this direction: dismissals dropped from 33.3 percent in 2019 to zero percent in 2024, showing increasing conviction pressure over time.
Charge reduction is the primary pathway away from conviction in Madison County, occurring in over 70 percent of cases. When aggravated harassment doesn't end in conviction, it typically downgrades to simple Harassment (71 percent of reductions), with smaller portions shifting to Disorderly Conduct or Criminal Contempt. Pretrial conditions favor release—89.1 percent are released on their own recognizance with no bail required—but among those with bail set, the median amount is $750. When convictions do occur, fines dominate sentencing at 62.5 percent, while jail time is imposed in only 8.3 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: 64 public court records, Madison County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Madison County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| 2020 | 12 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2021 | 9 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 13 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| 2024 | 18 | 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 Madison 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 Madison County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Madison County.
70.8% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Madison 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 Madison County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 6.2% | 91.7% |
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. 64 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Madison County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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