Harassment-2nd:Physical Cntact in Albany County
PL § 240.26 · Violation · 332 cases · 2024–2025
In Albany County, 90.0% of 332 Harassment-2nd:Physical Cntact (PL 240.26) cases were dismissed and 10.0% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $30.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
332
Total Cases
90.0%
Dismissal Rate
10.0%
Conviction Rate
8.7%
DAT Rate
37
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$30
Median Fine
$30–$30
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
1
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 25 | 83.3% |
| Surcharge | 2 | 6.7% |
| Imprisonment | 2 | 6.7% |
| Fine | 1 | 3.3% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 231 |
| Speedy Trial (CPL 170.30 (1)(e)) | 22 |
| Statutory Motion to Dismiss in Furtherance of Justice (CPL 170.40) | 10 |
| Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) | 4 |
| Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) | 2 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 66 |
| 35-44 | 62 |
| 45-54 | 38 |
| 18-24 | 22 |
| 55-64 | 17 |
| 65+ | 10 |
| Under 18 | 4 |
PL 240.26 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1,323 | 97.1% | 2.5% |
| Erie | 1,147 | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Suffolk | 1,082 | 84.9% | 15.0% |
| Onondaga | 880 | 88.5% | 11.5% |
| Oneida | 713 | 69.5% | 30.1% |
| Chautauqua | 455 | 57.5% | 42.3% |
| Orange | 420 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| Schenectady | 304 | 76.6% | 22.3% |
| Broome | 274 | 87.6% | 12.4% |
| Oswego | 242 | 79.5% | 20.5% |
| New York | 198 | 91.4% | 8.1% |
| Tompkins | 184 | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| Niagara | 176 | 89.2% | 10.8% |
| Ulster | 167 | 85.9% | 14.1% |
| Rensselaer | 163 | 93.2% | 6.8% |
| Cattaraugus | 158 | 86.2% | 13.8% |
| Kings | 154 | 93.5% | 6.5% |
| Chemung | 152 | 75.8% | 24.2% |
| Jefferson | 147 | 60.1% | 39.9% |
| Bronx | 139 | 93.5% | 5.8% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 332 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 90.0% of Harassment-2nd:Physical Cntact cases in Albany County are dismissed and 10.0% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $30. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 1 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Harassment-2nd:Physical Cntact in Albany County is $30. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 332 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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