Contempt of Court in Leon County, Florida

170
Total Cases
46.5%
Guilty Rate
22.9%
Withheld Rate
7.1%
Dismissal Rate
3.2 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 170 Contempt of Court cases in Leon County (2023-2025), 46.5% resulted in a guilty finding, 22.9% had adjudication withheld, and 7.1% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.2 months. 12.9% of defendants retained private counsel while 69.4% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
46.5% (79)
Withheld
22.9% (39)
Diversion
9.4% (16)
Dismissed
7.1% (12)
Acquitted
0.6% (1)

Sentencing Breakdown

3.2 months
Avg Sentence
1.9 months
Median Sentence
10.4 months
Avg Probation
0.0%
Prison Rate
64.1%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 109 3.2 months

Counsel Analysis

118
Public Defender
42.4% guilty · 9.3% dismissed
26
Conflict Counsel
61.5% guilty · 3.8% dismissed
22
Private Attorney
50.0% 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 102 47.1% 6.9%
White 67 46.3% 6.0%

Age Distribution

2.9%
Under 21
20.6%
21-29
36.5%
30-39
24.7%
40-49
10.0%
50-59
5.3%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 65 43.1% 12.3% 3.9 months
2024 51 41.2% 3.9% 2.4 months
2025 54 55.6% 3.7% 3.1 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
NULL First Degree 169
NULL Second Degree 1

Related Charges in Leon County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 5,860 34.5% 0.6%
Drug Possession 3,703 67.5% 1.1%
Larceny / Theft 2,983 57.6% 1.8%
Battery 2,235 43.0% 4.3%
Other 2,012 35.1% 2.0%
Trespassing 1,952 39.5% 2.5%
Resisting Officer 1,688 56.7% 3.4%
Fraud 932 54.9% 3.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 46.5% based on 170 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.9% 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 Leon County?
The average sentence is 3.2 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
69.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 12.9% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 170 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026