Contempt of Court in Leon County, Florida
54 cases (2025) · Leon County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Leon County's contempt outcomes fell between aggressive and moderate prosecution patterns. The guilty rate of 55.6% was well above statewide averages, with a dismissal rate of 3.7% below the statewide 5.7%, but the withheld rate of 27.8% markedly exceeded the statewide 11.1%, meaning roughly three of every four adjudicated defendants avoided a formal conviction record. Diversion remained rare at 1.9%.
Confinement was heavily jail-focused, affecting over 70% of cases with sentences averaging roughly 3 months (median 71 days). Average probation lasted about 10 months. Nearly 60% of defendants relied on public defenders and only 19% retained private counsel, reflecting the population's economic circumstances.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Contempt of Court charge in Leon County makes it in front of a judge. Of 292 prosecutor decisions on Contempt of Court charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 26.7% — 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 — 55.6% of 54 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 54 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 | 109 | 3.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Contempt of Court sentencing in Leon 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 | 29 | 51.7% | 3.4% |
| Black | 25 | 60.0% | 4.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition 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
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,866 | 36.0% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,011 | 67.0% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 920 | 56.6% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 694 | 49.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 602 | 39.5% | 2.3% |
| Trespassing | 766 | 40.2% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 552 | 57.4% | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 317 | 53.6% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 55.6% based on 54 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 27.8% 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 Leon County?
The average sentence is 3.1 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
59.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 18.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court in Leon County, Florida (2025). Based on 54 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/leon
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 · 54 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com