Aggravated Harassment in Ulster County
177 cases · Ulster County Courts · DCJS Data
Aggravated Harassment cases in Ulster County are dismissed at notably higher rates than the statewide average, with 56.1 percent of the 177 cases ending in dismissal compared to 46.2 percent statewide. This nine-point gap suggests Ulster County prosecutors or courts treat this charge less seriously than the state norm, though nearly 44 percent still result in conviction. The trend has shifted downward since 2019, when dismissals peaked at 60.7 percent and have since declined to 43.8 percent, indicating prosecutors may be pursuing these cases more aggressively in recent years.
Charge reductions dominate the outcome landscape, occurring in nearly 87 percent of cases. When Aggravated Harassment charges are reduced, they almost always drop to simple Harassment (70 percent of reductions), with smaller portions becoming Disorderly Conduct or even Assault. Most defendants—three-quarters—are released on their own recognizance pretrial with minimal bail requirements. Among those convicted, probation (7.4 percent) and fines (13.2 percent) are the most common sentences, while jail time appears in fewer than 6 percent of convictions, suggesting courts reserve incarceration for the most serious cases within this charge category.
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: 177 public court records, Ulster County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Aggravated Harassment outcomes in Ulster County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28 | 60.7% | 39.3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| 2021 | 31 | 64.3% | 35.7% |
| 2022 | 22 | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| 2023 | 45 | 63.4% | 34.1% |
| 2024 | 38 | 43.8% | 56.2% |
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 Ulster 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 Ulster County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Aggravated Harassment convictions in Ulster County.
86.8% of Aggravated Harassment cases in Ulster 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 Ulster County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 57.0% | 41.9% |
| Black | 49 | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 56.5% | 43.5% |
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. 177 cases analyzed for Aggravated Harassment in Ulster County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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