Battery in Duval County, Florida
1,878 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Duval County processed 1,878 battery cases—the largest sample of any county examined—with outcomes heavily weighted toward conviction. The guilty rate was 65.2% and withheld adjudications accounted for 27.7%—substantially above the statewide average of 17.9%—meaning over 92% of cases resulted in conviction or withheld adjudication. Dismissals occurred in just 0.6% of cases, well below the statewide average of 2.8%, and acquittals in only 0.5%. Diversion programs were underutilized at 5.4% compared to the statewide average of 10.2%.
Sentenced defendants showed a bimodal distribution: an average of 479 days masked a median of just 45 days, indicating substantial variation between serious and minor cases. Jail confinement was the predominant sanction, affecting 70% of sentenced defendants—the highest rate observed—while prison sentences occurred in only 6.8% of cases. The average fine was modest at $129. The majority of defendants (61.9%) were represented by public defenders.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 4,905 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 33.2% — below the 53.9% 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 — 65.2% of 1,878 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,878 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 | 4,094 | 2.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 472 | 6.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery 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 | 1,174 | 68.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 670 | 59.9% | 0.1% |
| Asian | 29 | 48.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,505 | 65.5% | 0.5% | 8.3 months |
| 2024 | 2,267 | 64.8% | 0.5% | 8.7 months |
| 2025 | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% | 1 year, 4 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 5,451 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 929 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 235 |
| Felony | First Degree | 35 |
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% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
| Weapons Offense | 591 | 88.7% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 65.2% based on 1,878 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 27.7% 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 Battery in Duval County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 4 months, with an average fine of $129 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
61.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 20.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,878 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/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 · 1,878 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com