Burglary in Monroe County, Florida
75 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Monroe County convicted 73.3% of burglary defendants but notably used pre-trial diversion in 12.0% of cases—more than five times the statewide 2.3% rate. The withheld adjudication rate of 10.7% fell below the statewide 13.1%, and zero dismissals occurred compared to 1.5% statewide, indicating selective prosecution.
Monroe imposed lenient sentences by Florida standards: an average of 488 days with median at 484 days. Only 29.3% faced prison time, and 24.0% faced jail. Probation averaged 1,341 days. Notably, 66.7% were represented by private counsel—the highest rate observed—reflecting Monroe's economically advantaged population relative to other Florida counties.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 193 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 28.5% — in line with the 31.2% 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 — 73.3% of 75 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 75 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 64 | 2.7 years |
| County Jail | 43 | 9.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Monroe 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 | 63 | 81.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 80.3% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2024 | 64 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2025 | 75 | 73.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 146 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 38 |
| Felony | First Degree | 16 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 985 | 37.0% | 0.3% |
| Other | 730 | 54.0% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 551 | 52.5% | 1.3% |
| Trespassing | 311 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 272 | 63.6% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.7% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 223 | 52.0% | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 73.3% based on 75 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.7% 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 Burglary in Monroe County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
30.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 66.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 75 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 75 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com