Contempt of Court in Brevard County, Florida

1,011
Total Cases
11.4%
Guilty Rate
2.7%
Withheld Rate
84.9%
Dismissal Rate
3.0 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 1,011 Contempt of Court cases in Brevard County (2023-2025), 11.4% resulted in a guilty finding, 2.7% had adjudication withheld, and 84.9% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.0 months. 8.3% of defendants retained private counsel while 22.1% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
11.4% (115)
Withheld
2.7% (27)
Diversion
0.3% (3)
Dismissed
84.9% (858)
Acquitted
0.1% (1)

Sentencing Breakdown

3.0 months
Avg Sentence
1.7 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 5 months
Avg Probation
0.2%
Prison Rate
8.6%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 87 2.5 months
State Prison Facility 2 1 year, 9 months

Counsel Analysis

223
Public Defender
15.2% guilty · 78.0% dismissed
84
Private Attorney
7.1% guilty · 84.5% dismissed
13
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
30.8% guilty · 69.2% dismissed

Age Distribution

5.7%
Under 21
26.0%
21-29
29.2%
30-39
21.0%
40-49
10.4%
50-59
7.6%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 311 15.8% 80.7% 3.2 months
2024 405 7.9% 88.1% 1.9 months
2025 295 11.5% 84.7% 3.7 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
NULL NULL 1,011

Related Charges in Brevard County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 4,553 68.7% 1.7%
Other 3,158 28.3% 29.4%
Drug Possession 2,070 72.5% 0.8%
Larceny / Theft 1,623 65.6% 0.6%
DUI 1,533 59.7% 0.9%
Trespassing 1,103 83.7% 0.6%
Battery 1,080 59.7% 2.1%
Resisting Officer 692 68.4% 1.3%

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84.9% of Contempt of Court cases in Brevard County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 11.4% based on 1,011 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 2.7% 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 Brevard County?
The average sentence is 3.0 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
22.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.3% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 1,011 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026