Aggravated Harassment in Orange County
259 cases · Orange County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated harassment cases in Orange County are dismissed far more often than the statewide average—73.9 percent locally compared to 46.2 percent statewide, a substantial 27.7 percentage point gap. Of the 259 cases tracked, only 26.1 percent resulted in conviction, with zero acquittals recorded. This suggests Orange County prosecutors may screen these cases more conservatively before filing, or that evidence in many cases proves insufficient to meet conviction standards. However, dismissal rates have been declining since 2019, dropping from 76.2 percent to 60 percent, indicating a potential shift in how the charge is being pursued.
Nearly all aggravated harassment charges undergo some form of reduction when they don't get dismissed outright—91.7 percent—with about half becoming simple harassment and most of the remainder dropping to disorderly conduct. Defendants typically secure release before trial, with 78 percent released on their own recognizance and a median bail of $1,250 when bail is set. When convictions do occur, fines are the most common outcome at 31.7 percent, while jail sentences appear in only 8.3 percent of guilty cases. The median time from charging to resolution is 231 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: 259 public court records, Orange County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Orange County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 46 | 76.2% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 33 | 87.1% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | 25 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 2022 | 47 | 86.8% | 13.2% |
| 2023 | 61 | 67.9% | 32.1% |
| 2024 | 45 | 60.0% | 40.0% |
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 Orange 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 Orange County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Orange County.
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Case outcome rates by race for Aggravated Harassment in Orange County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 102 | 78.0% | 22.0% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 71.1% | 28.9% |
| White | 67 | 69.6% | 30.4% |
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. 259 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Orange County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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