Battery in Florida
102,245
Total Cases
56.5%
Guilty Rate
2.9%
Dismissal Rate
20.4%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 5 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 102,245 Battery cases across 66 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 56.5% with a 2.9% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 20.4% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $355.86.
Battery by County
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 8,519 | 50.8% | 17.5% | 4.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Palm Beach | 7,373 | 46.0% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 9.2 months |
| Duval | 6,652 | 64.8% | 30.3% | 0.5% | 10.8 months |
| Volusia | 6,128 | 50.6% | 26.0% | 3.1% | 1 year |
| Miami-Dade | 5,809 | 42.9% | 29.5% | 2.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Pinellas | 5,805 | 56.4% | 19.3% | 3.4% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Polk | 5,519 | 61.5% | 18.9% | 2.4% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Pasco | 4,014 | 57.2% | 16.1% | 1.8% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Orange | 3,807 | 43.6% | 26.5% | 5.4% | 10.1 months |
| Bay | 3,286 | 64.0% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Marion | 2,533 | 70.3% | 15.8% | 0.6% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Broward | 2,519 | 51.1% | 37.1% | 5.5% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Escambia | 2,484 | 61.5% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 2.7 years |
| Leon | 2,235 | 43.0% | 17.0% | 4.3% | 11.3 months |
| Sarasota | 2,135 | 56.7% | 23.7% | 3.4% | 2.1 years |
| St. Lucie | 1,919 | 59.7% | 16.7% | 8.3% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Manatee | 1,908 | 57.1% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 2.4 years |
| Seminole | 1,887 | 49.7% | 23.4% | 2.3% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Lake | 1,797 | 56.1% | 20.0% | 1.7% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Lee | 1,752 | 69.5% | 16.7% | 1.8% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Alachua | 1,648 | 64.6% | 20.2% | 1.9% | 1 year, 9 months |
| St. Johns | 1,643 | 47.2% | 18.1% | 3.5% | 10.2 months |
| Okaloosa | 1,375 | 52.7% | 20.4% | 1.3% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Hernando | 1,342 | 56.3% | 15.0% | 1.2% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Clay | 1,244 | 63.9% | 25.1% | 0.7% | 9.6 months |
| Collier | 1,235 | 60.6% | 18.8% | 0.9% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Citrus | 1,204 | 60.2% | 19.9% | 2.5% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Santa Rosa | 1,180 | 58.2% | 17.1% | 0.7% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Osceola | 1,090 | 56.1% | 26.4% | 3.6% | 10.2 months |
| Brevard | 1,080 | 59.7% | 28.9% | 2.1% | 10.4 months |
| Sumter | 1,047 | 64.5% | 19.4% | 0.6% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Putnam | 934 | 63.2% | 22.5% | 1.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Charlotte | 910 | 74.9% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 2.2 years |
| Martin | 774 | 72.6% | 17.4% | 3.9% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Indian River | 659 | 68.0% | 19.7% | 1.8% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Monroe | 658 | 53.5% | 26.9% | 0.8% | 8.3 months |
| Highlands | 647 | 82.7% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Walton | 524 | 52.7% | 19.1% | 7.4% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Okeechobee | 387 | 69.3% | 20.9% | 7.2% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Columbia | 325 | 74.5% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 3.0 years |
| Hendry | 314 | 70.4% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 2.3 years |
| Nassau | 302 | 73.2% | 22.5% | 0.3% | 3.1 years |
| Baker | 300 | 62.7% | 18.7% | 0.0% | 7.8 months |
| Washington | 297 | 81.8% | 16.5% | 1.3% | 10.2 months |
| Jackson | 273 | 75.8% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Holmes | 264 | 79.5% | 17.8% | 1.1% | 11.9 months |
| Hardee | 243 | 62.1% | 7.0% | 11.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Levy | 220 | 80.5% | 16.8% | 0.5% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Desoto | 212 | 75.5% | 18.4% | 0.5% | 3.8 years |
| Bradford | 197 | 81.7% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 2.6 years |
| Taylor | 187 | 81.3% | 15.0% | 0.0% | 10.3 months |
| Wakulla | 161 | 57.1% | 19.3% | 12.4% | 9.5 months |
| Franklin | 157 | 63.7% | 14.6% | 1.9% | 6.5 months |
| Gulf | 135 | 83.7% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Calhoun | 129 | 68.2% | 29.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Suwannee | 124 | 83.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Jefferson | 104 | 89.4% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Union | 102 | 75.5% | 18.6% | 1.0% | 4.6 years |
| Gilchrist | 98 | 61.2% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 11.3 months |
| Gadsden | 79 | 59.5% | 10.1% | 21.5% | 0 days |
| Madison | 77 | 83.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Dixie | 69 | 78.3% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| Liberty | 68 | 51.5% | 19.1% | 8.8% | 10.7 months |
| Glades | 63 | 60.3% | 23.8% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Hamilton | 56 | 91.1% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| Lafayette | 27 | 74.1% | 22.2% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33,658 | 58.5% | 3.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 33,349 | 57.7% | 2.9% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 35,234 | 53.6% | 2.7% | 1 year, 5 months |
Related Florida Statute
§ 784.03 — Battery
Florida Statute § 784.03 defines battery as the intentional touching or striking of another person against their will, or intentionally causing bodily harm to another person.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Battery is 56.5% based on 102,245 cases from 66 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Battery in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Battery is 2.9% across all Florida counties.
How does Battery sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Battery varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 66 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Battery?
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 Battery, adjudication is withheld in 20.4% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 102,245 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026