Aggravated Harassment in New York: What the Court Data Shows

According to 20,832 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Aggravated Harassment cases across 41 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 72.4% and an average conviction rate of 27.4%.

Aggravated harassment charges in New York involve conduct such as threats and repeated alarming behavior, often in the context of domestic situations. This page examines what DCJS pretrial release records (2019-2024) reveal about how these cases are processed across 62 counties.

What Our Data Shows About Aggravated Harassment Outcomes

Based on our analysis of aggravated harassment cases across New York courts (DCJS pretrial release records, 2019-2024):

• Aggravated harassment pretrial release patterns reflect the charge's misdemeanor or felony classification
• Charge reduction rates vary across counties for aggravated harassment offenses
• The data shows how aggravated harassment cases intersect with domestic violence court processing

View aggravated harassment statistics across all New York counties

Variation Across New York

Aggravated harassment outcomes differ across New York counties. Because these charges often involve interpersonal conflicts, the data may reflect local approaches to domestic violence cases, available protective order mechanisms, and prosecutorial policies regarding harassment-related offenses.

Pretrial Release Patterns

Aggravated harassment charges carry pretrial release considerations that may include the safety of the complainant. Our data tracks how bail, ROR, and supervised release rates for aggravated harassment differ across counties and how they have changed during the bail reform period.

Understanding the Statistics

When reviewing aggravated harassment data, keep in mind:

• Statistics reflect aggregate patterns from DCJS pretrial release records — individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case
• County-level differences may reflect local practices, caseload volumes, and available programs
• Data covers 2019-2024, a period that includes bail reform and its subsequent amendments

Next Steps

For information about aggravated harassment laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney or visit the New York Penal Law. To explore the data, view our aggravated harassment statistics by county.