Contempt of Court in Duval County, Florida

1,031
Total Cases
77.6%
Guilty Rate
19.3%
Withheld Rate
1.3%
Dismissal Rate
3.4 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 1,031 Contempt of Court cases in Duval County (2023-2025), 77.6% resulted in a guilty finding, 19.3% had adjudication withheld, and 1.3% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.4 months, with an average fine of $118.01. 19.2% of defendants retained private counsel while 65.1% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
77.6% (800)
Withheld
19.3% (199)
Diversion
0.9% (9)
Dismissed
1.3% (13)
Acquitted
0.7% (7)

Sentencing Breakdown

3.4 months
Avg Sentence
1.8 months
Median Sentence
10.2 months
Avg Probation
$118.01
Avg Fine
0.2%
Prison Rate
79.6%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 821 3.3 months
State Prison Facility 2 2.3 years

Counsel Analysis

671
Public Defender
81.8% guilty · 0.9% dismissed
198
Private Attorney
70.2% guilty · 3.5% dismissed
162
Self or Unrepresented
69.1% 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
Black 575 80.0% 0.3%
White 441 74.8% 2.5%
Asian 15 66.7% 0.0%

Age Distribution

3.0%
Under 21
18.6%
21-29
36.4%
30-39
28.6%
40-49
8.2%
50-59
5.1%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 403 81.6% 0.5% 3.4 months
2024 321 74.8% 2.5% 4.3 months
2025 307 75.2% 1.0% 2.5 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 1,022
Felony Third Degree 9

Related Charges in Duval County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 22,946 34.7% 3.3%
Drug Possession 16,550 72.2% 0.2%
Other 12,327 22.2% 0.3%
Larceny / Theft 9,863 67.3% 0.3%
Battery 6,652 64.8% 0.5%
Resisting Officer 6,131 78.9% 0.2%
Trespassing 5,388 81.5% 0.3%
DUI 4,840 98.2% 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 77.6% based on 1,031 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.3% 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 Duval County?
The average sentence is 3.4 months, with an average fine of $118.01.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
65.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 19.2% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 1,031 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026