Harassment in New York: What the Court Data Shows

Disclaimer: This page provides statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws and penalties change — consult a licensed New York attorney and the New York Penal Law for current legal information. Past court outcomes do not predict future results.

Harassment charges in New York range from violations to misdemeanors and are among the most commonly charged offenses in the state. This page examines what DCJS pretrial release records (2019-2024) reveal about harassment case patterns across 62 counties.

What Our Data Shows About Harassment Outcomes

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

Harassment is one of the highest-volume charge categories in New York courts
As a lower-severity offense, harassment generally shows high ROR rates
Harassment frequently appears as a reduced charge in plea negotiations from more serious offenses

View harassment statistics across all New York counties

Variation Across New York

Harassment case patterns vary across New York's counties. The data shows differences in how frequently harassment charges are filed, how they are resolved, and how often they serve as plea dispositions for more serious charges. Urban courts with high caseloads may process harassment cases differently than smaller jurisdictions.

Pretrial Release Patterns

Lower-level harassment charges are generally subject to bail reform provisions that require release. Our data tracks pretrial release patterns for harassment cases across all 62 counties, showing consistently high ROR rates for these lower-severity charges with some county-level variation.

Understanding the Statistics

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Our analysis of DCJS pretrial release records from 2019-2024 shows that harassment outcomes vary across New York's 62 counties. Pretrial release patterns, charge reduction rates, and disposition outcomes all differ by county. Visit our harassment data page for county-specific statistics.

Our data shows meaningful county-level variation in how harassment cases are handled. Urban, suburban, and rural counties may show different pretrial release rates, bail patterns, and charge reduction frequencies for similar charges.

For current information about harassment laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney or visit the New York State Senate website for the Penal Law text. Our site provides court outcome statistics, not legal guidance.

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