Contempt of Court in Escambia County, Florida

376
Total Cases
80.1%
Guilty Rate
5.6%
Withheld Rate
6.1%
Dismissal Rate
5.5 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 376 Contempt of Court cases in Escambia County (2023-2025), 80.1% resulted in a guilty finding, 5.6% had adjudication withheld, and 6.1% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 5.5 months, with an average fine of $297.18. 0.0% of defendants retained private counsel while 6.9% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
80.1% (301)
Withheld
5.6% (21)
Diversion
3.5% (13)
Dismissed
6.1% (23)
Acquitted
1.6% (6)

Sentencing Breakdown

5.5 months
Avg Sentence
3.0 months
Median Sentence
11.5 months
Avg Probation
$297.18
Avg Fine
1.1%
Prison Rate
29.5%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 111 4.7 months
State Prison Facility 4 2.3 years

Counsel Analysis

169
Self or Unrepresented
81.1% guilty · 5.3% dismissed
160
Other
79.4% guilty · 3.8% dismissed
26
Public Defender
84.6% guilty · 11.5% 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 220 82.3% 6.4%
Black 141 77.3% 5.7%

Age Distribution

3.2%
Under 21
18.9%
21-29
31.4%
30-39
22.6%
40-49
18.1%
50-59
5.9%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 119 84.9% 5.0% 7.1 months
2024 121 80.2% 2.5% 3.7 months
2025 136 75.7% 10.3% 5.7 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 197
NULL NULL 171
Felony Third Degree 7
Not Applicable Not Applicable 1

Related Charges in Escambia County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 8,937 54.7% 16.0%
Drug Possession 6,479 74.5% 4.8%
Larceny / Theft 5,240 70.7% 6.8%
Other 4,132 36.0% 5.9%
Battery 2,484 61.5% 12.7%
Trespassing 1,919 84.7% 5.5%
Resisting Officer 1,700 77.1% 6.4%
Fraud 1,552 52.1% 26.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 80.1% based on 376 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.6% 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 Escambia County?
The average sentence is 5.5 months, with an average fine of $297.18.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
6.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 376 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026