Harassment-2nd:Physical Cntact in Cortland County
PL § 240.26 · Violation · 106 cases · 2024–2025
In Cortland County, 60.9% of 106 Harassment-2nd:Physical Cntact (PL 240.26) cases were dismissed and 39.1% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $100.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
106
Total Cases
60.9%
Dismissal Rate
39.1%
Conviction Rate
46.2%
DAT Rate
29
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$100
Median Fine
$50–$250
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
13
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 15 | 42.9% |
| Fine | 13 | 37.1% |
| Imprisonment | 5 | 14.3% |
| Unconditional Discharge | 2 | 5.7% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| ACD | 54 |
| Order of Observation-Final (CPL 730.40 (2)) | 1 |
| Decline to Prosecute - Unknown Reason | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 31 |
| 35-44 | 20 |
| 18-24 | 13 |
| 45-54 | 11 |
| Under 18 | 11 |
| 55-64 | 6 |
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% |
| Albany | 332 | 90.0% | 10.0% |
| 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% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 106 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 60.9% of Harassment-2nd:Physical Cntact cases in Cortland County are dismissed and 39.1% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $100. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 13 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Harassment-2nd:Physical Cntact in Cortland County is $100. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 106 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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