Assault in Volusia County, Florida
347 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Volusia County's 348 assault cases tracked closely with statewide patterns: 61.2% guilty rate, 25.6% adjudication withheld (above the 22.2% state average), and 2.6% dismissal rate (marginally above the 2.4% state rate). Diversion occurred in 5.7% of cases, slightly above statewide, suggesting the county balances prosecution with alternative resolution options.
Sentences average 531 days with a median of 180 days. Prison confinement is used in 25% of cases and jail in 37.1%, with probation periods averaging 1,095 days—notably longer than most counties. Public defenders handled 60.6% of cases. The high probation duration combined with jail-heavy confinement suggests extended post-release supervision as a key enforcement tool.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 61.4% of 347 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 347 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 419 | 3.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 258 | 3.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Assault sentencing in Volusia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Assault in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 61.4% based on 347 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Assault in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 25.4% 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 Volusia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $352 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
60.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 28.5% retain private counsel (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 52.6% | 2.4% |
| Black | 123 | 74.8% | 3.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 370 | 61.4% | 1.4% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 364 | 58.0% | 3.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 347 | 61.4% | 2.6% | 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 | 618 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 315 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 82 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 66 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,055 | 15.6% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,516 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,036 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 1,997 | 49.3% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,681 | 66.2% | 2.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,439 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 577 | 86.3% | 4.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Assault in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 347 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/assault/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 347 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com