Arson in Florida
65 cases (2025) · 21 counties · All charges
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Based on 65 Arson cases across Florida (2025), the statewide guilty rate is 55.4% with a 3.1% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 10.8% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.6 years, with an average fine of $460.
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Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
Counties ranked by arson case volume; the rate shown is each county's dismissal rate for the window marked. Click any county for its full outcome breakdown — guilty and withheld rates, sentencing, and trends.
All Florida countiesYear-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends — statewide
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 160 | 71.3% | 1.2% | 5.6 years |
| 2024 | 176 | 66.5% | 1.7% | 4.2 years |
| 2025 | 229 | 64.6% | 3.1% | 7.0 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts.
Monthly Trend — Arson Dispositions Statewide
Court dispositions of Arson charges across Florida, month by month. FloridaCourtFile refreshes this data monthly from FDLE's Criminal Justice Data Transparency releases — no other public source tracks Florida charge outcomes at this cadence.
| Month | Dispositions | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 16 | 68.8% | 0.0% |
| 2024-08 | 23 | 82.6% | 4.3% |
| 2024-09 | 29 | 48.3% | 3.4% |
| 2024-10 | 15 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| 2024-11 | 13 | 76.9% | 0.0% |
| 2024-12 | 22 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| 2025-01 | 21 | 57.1% | 4.8% |
| 2025-02 | 14 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| 2025-03 | 26 | 73.1% | 0.0% |
| 2025-04 | 16 | 81.3% | 6.3% |
| 2025-05 | 21 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| 2025-06 | 23 | 52.2% | 0.0% |
| 2025-07 | 32 | 56.3% | 6.3% |
| 2025-08 | 35 | 74.3% | 0.0% |
| 2025-09 | 24 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| 2025-10 | 22 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| 2025-11 | 14 | 57.1% | 7.1% |
| 2025-12 | 28 | 85.7% | 3.6% |
Counts for recent months can rise slightly in later releases as courts report late dispositions. Data through FDLE's July 2026 release.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency — FloridaCourtFile.com
Related Florida Statute
§ 806.01 — Arson
Florida Statute § 806.01 criminalizes the willful and unlawful damaging of any dwelling, structure, or property by fire or explosion. The offense ranges from second-degree felony to first-degree felony depending on circumstances such as occupancy and resulting injury or death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Arson in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Arson is 55.4% based on 65 cases from 21 counties (2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Arson in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Arson is 3.1% across all Florida counties (2025).
How does Arson sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Arson varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 21 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Arson?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Arson, adjudication is withheld in 10.8% of cases statewide (2025).
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FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Arson in Florida (2025). Based on 65 public court records across 21 counties; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/arson
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 65 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com