Battery in Hendry County, Florida
115 cases (2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hendry County prosecutors pursued battery charges more aggressively than Florida's statewide average. Dismissals occurred in just 0.9 percent of cases compared to 2.8 percent statewide, while convictions without adjudication dropped to 10.4 percent versus 17.9 percent statewide. However, the county diverted 15.7 percent of cases—well above the 10.2 percent statewide rate—indicating selective use of diversion programs. Guilty verdicts reached 68.7 percent, reflecting high prosecution success in cases that proceeded to judgment.
Sentencing reflected the county's enforcement approach. Average sentences stretched to 826.5 days, though the median of 364 days shows most sentences clustered at mid-range with some substantial outliers. Confinement affected about 41 percent of defendants (10.4 percent prison, 30.4 percent jail). Public defenders represented 51.3 percent of charged defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 820 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 70.1% — above 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 — 68.7% of 115 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 115 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 | 85 | 6.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 37 | 6.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Hendry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 57.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 35 | 74.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 74.5% | 0.9% | 2.5 years |
| 2024 | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 115 | 68.7% | 0.9% | 2.3 years |
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 | 200 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 90 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 22 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 696 | 57.5% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 379 | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 119 | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 156 | 69.2% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| DUI | 76 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 68.7% based on 115 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.4% 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 Battery in Hendry County?
The average sentence is 2.3 years, with an average fine of $271 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
51.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 13.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Hendry County, Florida (2025). Based on 115 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 115 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com