Burglary in Indian River County, Florida
58 cases (2025) · Indian River County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Indian River County emphasized diversion in burglary cases. Of 58 defendants, 69% were convicted while 12.1% completed diversion programs to avoid conviction—more than five times the statewide average of 2.3%. Another 15.5% received withheld adjudication. Dismissals remained near statewide baseline at 1.7%, indicating diversion was the primary alternative to conviction.
Convicted defendants faced substantial sentences. The median prison term was 1.9 years, with an average of 3.6 years, and 48.3% received prison time. Nearly 28% were sentenced to jail. Probation averaged two years, extending court supervision across most outcomes.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Indian River County makes it in front of a judge. Of 226 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.8% — below the 31.1% 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 — 69.0% of 58 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 58 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) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 94 | 4.1 years |
| County Jail | 60 | 7.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Indian River County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Indian River County?
The guilty rate is 69.0% based on 58 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Indian River County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.5% 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 Burglary in Indian River County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.6 years, with an average fine of $428 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 29 | 62.1% | 3.4% |
| Black | 26 | 80.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 82.3% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2024 | 54 | 75.9% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| 2025 | 58 | 69.0% | 1.7% | 3.6 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 159 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 32 |
| Felony | First Degree | 12 |
| Felony | Life | 3 |
| NULL | NULL | 2 |
Related Charges in Indian River County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 953 | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 536 | 79.3% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 360 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 333 | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 257 | 78.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 225 | 82.7% | 1.3% |
| Battery | 199 | 60.3% | 5.0% |
| Trespassing | 162 | 84.6% | 1.2% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Indian River County, Florida (2025). Based on 58 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/indian-river
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Indian River 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 · 58 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com