Contempt of Court in Collier County, Florida
37 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Collier County pursued contempt of court charges with substantially more vigor than most Florida counties, securing guilty findings in 73% of cases compared to the statewide average guilty rate of roughly 26%. The county's dismissal rate of 5.4% nearly matched the statewide average of 5.7%, but the withheld adjudication rate of 18.9% exceeded the statewide rate of 11.1%, meaning many defendants avoided a conviction record despite adverse findings. No cases proceeded through diversion.
When confinement was imposed, it took the form of jail time; over 40% of defendants served jail sentences, averaging roughly 7.6 months. The median sentence of about one year was notably high. About 43% retained private counsel and 54% used public defenders, indicating significant counsel investment in these cases.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Contempt of Court charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 208 prosecutor decisions on Contempt of Court charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 33.2% — below the 38.4% 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 — 73.0% of 37 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 69 | 5.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 2.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Contempt of Court sentencing in Collier 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 | 34 | 73.5% | 5.9% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 73.8% | 0.0% | 6.4 months |
| 2024 | 57 | 78.9% | 0.0% | 6.2 months |
| 2025 | 37 | 73.0% | 5.4% | 7.8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 151 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 8 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,234 | 43.4% | 29.3% |
| Drug Possession | 896 | 69.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 679 | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 501 | 58.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 371 | 56.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 387 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 73.0% based on 37 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.9% 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 Contempt of Court in Collier County?
The average sentence is 7.8 months, with an average fine of $150 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
54.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 43.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 37 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/collier
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 · 37 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com