Battery in Pasco County, Florida

1,413 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Battery cases in Pasco County resulted in guilty verdicts in 53.6% of cases, with another 15.8% resulting in adjudication withheld—a Florida-specific outcome where judges find guilt but withhold formal adjudication so it does not count as a conviction. Pasco's dismissal rate of 2.7% is slightly below the statewide average of 2.9%, but the county stands out for its high diversion rate of 23.4%, more than double the statewide average of 9.8%. This suggests the Twelfth Judicial Circuit emphasizes resolution through diversion programs rather than dismissal.

Among defendants who received prison or jail sentences, the median term was one year, with average probation of about 640 days. Prison and jail confinement combined affected roughly a quarter of cases, while 63.3% were represented by public defenders, reflecting the charge's association with lower-income defendants.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

1,413
Total Cases (2025)
53.6%
Guilty Rate
15.8%
Withheld Rate
2.7%
Dismissal Rate
● vs 2.9% statewide, 2025
2.1 years
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
53.6% (758)
Withheld
15.8% (223)
Diversion
23.4% (331)
Dismissed
2.7% (38)
Acquitted
0.6% (9)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 53.6% of 1,413 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,413 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

2.1 years
Avg Sentence (confined)
0 year, 12 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 9 months
Avg Probation
$137
Avg Fine
11.0%
Prison Rate
13.5%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
County Jail 705 5.8 months
State Prison Facility 437 3.8 years

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Pasco County.

III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Battery in Pasco County?

The guilty rate is 53.6% based on 1,413 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Pasco County?

Adjudication is withheld in 15.8% 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 Battery in Pasco County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.1 years, with an average fine of $137 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

63.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 26.1% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2025)

895
Public Defender
60.1% guilty · 3.6% dismissed
369
Private Attorney
35.5% guilty · 1.1% dismissed
127
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
66.9% guilty · 1.6% dismissed

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 1,160 53.4% 2.5%
Black 220 59.5% 3.2%

Age Distribution (2025)

8.0%
Under 21
24.0%
21-29
29.3%
30-39
19.9%
40-49
10.4%
50-59
8.4%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 1,347 62.7% 1.3% 1 year, 8 months
2024 1,180 60.7% 1.4% 1 year, 7 months
2025 1,413 53.6% 2.7% 2.1 years

Quarterly detail

0.7%
2.0%
1.5%
1.0%
0.8%
2.0%
1.3%
1.6%
2.9%
2.1%
3.7%
1.9%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 2,500
Felony Third Degree 1,247
Felony Second Degree 174
Felony First Degree 19

Related Charges in Pasco County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 2,787 76.0% 0.4%
Traffic Offense 2,247 69.5% 0.8%
Larceny / Theft 1,266 64.5% 1.1%
Other 753 54.7% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 784 76.4% 1.1%
DUI 717 96.0% 2.4%
Trespassing 512 74.6% 4.5%
Burglary 479 76.4% 2.7%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,413 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/pasco

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 1,413 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com