Contempt of Court in Bay County, Florida

148
Total Cases
88.5%
Guilty Rate
4.7%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
5.3 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 148 Contempt of Court cases in Bay County (2023-2025), 88.5% resulted in a guilty finding, 4.7% had adjudication withheld, and 0.0% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 5.3 months, with an average fine of $401.50. 4.1% of defendants retained private counsel while 18.9% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
88.5% (131)
Withheld
4.7% (7)
Diversion
5.4% (8)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.7% (1)

Sentencing Breakdown

5.3 months
Avg Sentence
2.0 months
Median Sentence
10.0 months
Avg Probation
$401.50
Avg Fine
3.4%
Prison Rate
51.4%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 76 3.5 months
State Prison Facility 5 2.7 years

Counsel Analysis

28
Public Defender
92.9% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
6
Private Attorney
100.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
5
Self or Unrepresented
100.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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 123 88.6% 0.0%
Black 22 86.4% 0.0%

Age Distribution

2.7%
Under 21
15.5%
21-29
32.4%
30-39
26.4%
40-49
12.8%
50-59
10.1%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 69 89.9% 0.0% 5.2 months
2024 45 88.9% 0.0% 5.5 months
2025 34 85.3% 0.0% 5.6 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 122
Misdemeanor Second Degree 19
Felony Third Degree 6
NULL NULL 1

Related Charges in Bay County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 10,278 68.5% 1.3%
Traffic Offense 7,784 49.0% 0.6%
Other 4,574 38.9% 1.6%
Larceny / Theft 3,746 63.0% 1.7%
Battery 3,286 64.0% 2.9%
DUI 2,034 97.3% 1.3%
Resisting Officer 2,002 70.1% 1.9%
Fraud 1,750 53.4% 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Bay County?
The guilty rate is 88.5% based on 148 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Bay County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.7% of cases. 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 Contempt of Court in Bay County?
The average sentence is 5.3 months, with an average fine of $401.50.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
18.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.1% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bay 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 · 148 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026