Contempt of Court in Collier County, Florida

159
Total Cases
75.5%
Guilty Rate
12.6%
Withheld Rate
1.3%
Dismissal Rate
6.7 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 159 Contempt of Court cases in Collier County (2023-2025), 75.5% resulted in a guilty finding, 12.6% had adjudication withheld, and 1.3% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 6.7 months, with an average fine of $200.00. 42.8% of defendants retained private counsel while 50.3% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
75.5% (120)
Withheld
12.6% (20)
Diversion
3.1% (5)
Dismissed
1.3% (2)
Acquitted
1.9% (3)

Sentencing Breakdown

6.7 months
Avg Sentence
6.0 months
Median Sentence
1 year
Avg Probation
$200.00
Avg Fine
1.9%
Prison Rate
42.8%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 68 5.9 months
State Prison Facility 3 2.1 years

Counsel Analysis

80
Public Defender
77.5% guilty · 2.5% dismissed
68
Private Attorney
72.1% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
11
Self or Unrepresented
81.8% 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 143 75.5% 1.4%
Black 11 90.9% 0.0%

Age Distribution

3.2%
Under 21
13.3%
21-29
31.0%
30-39
20.3%
40-49
22.2%
50-59
10.1%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 65 73.8% 0.0% 6.4 months
2024 57 78.9% 0.0% 6.0 months
2025 37 73.0% 5.4% 8.9 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 151
Felony Third Degree 8

Related Charges in Collier County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 6,159 58.4% 0.1%
Other 5,035 44.8% 24.2%
DUI 2,039 99.2% 0.2%
Drug Possession 1,860 76.8% 0.0%
Larceny / Theft 1,656 63.3% 0.4%
Battery 1,235 60.6% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 1,101 72.6% 0.4%
Sex Offense 782 95.4% 0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 75.5% based on 159 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.6% 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 Collier County?
The average sentence is 6.7 months, with an average fine of $200.00.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
50.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 42.8% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier 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 · 159 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026