Assault in Duval County, Florida
286 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, assault defendants in Duval County (Jacksonville) were convicted in 67.1 percent of 286 cases, with adjudication withheld in 24.8 percent—above the statewide average of 22.2 percent. Dismissals occurred in 2.8 percent of cases, at the statewide rate. Most notably, diversion programs resolved only 1.7 percent of cases, far below the statewide average of 5.2 percent.
Sentenced defendants received a median of 122 days and an average of 548 days, with probation averaging 609 days and fines averaging $138. Jail was imposed in 48.6 percent of cases—the highest observed—while prison was used in 24.1 percent. Most defendants (71.3 percent) were represented by public defenders, with only 17.8 percent retaining private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Assault charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 782 prosecutor decisions on Assault charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 32.0% — below the 47.7% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 67.1% of 286 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 286 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 502 | 3.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 267 | 4.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Duval County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 188 | 67.0% | 4.3% |
| White | 94 | 69.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 384 | 74.7% | 0.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 387 | 73.6% | 1.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2025 | 286 | 67.1% | 2.8% | 1 year, 6 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 579 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 380 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 57 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 41 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 67.1% based on 286 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.8% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Assault in Duval County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $138 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
71.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 17.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 286 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 286 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com