Contempt of Court in Liberty County, Florida

23
Total Cases
47.8%
Guilty Rate
4.3%
Withheld Rate
17.4%
Dismissal Rate
5.3 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 23 Contempt of Court cases in Liberty County (2023-2025), 47.8% resulted in a guilty finding, 4.3% had adjudication withheld, and 17.4% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 5.3 months, with an average fine of $100.00. 0.0% of defendants retained private counsel while 87.0% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
47.8% (11)
Withheld
4.3% (1)
Diversion
4.3% (1)
Dismissed
17.4% (4)
Acquitted
4.3% (1)

Sentencing Breakdown

5.3 months
Avg Sentence
3.0 months
Median Sentence
0 year, 12 months
Avg Probation
$100.00
Avg Fine
0.0%
Prison Rate
47.8%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 11 5.3 months

Counsel Analysis

20
Public Defender
50.0% guilty · 20.0% 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
White 23 47.8% 17.4%

Age Distribution

0.0%
Under 21
4.3%
21-29
17.4%
30-39
34.8%
40-49
21.7%
50-59
21.7%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 10 70.0% 20.0% 3.5 months
2024 5 60.0% 0.0% 11.3 months
2025 8 12.5% 25.0% 4 days

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 23

Related Charges in Liberty County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 275 69.5% 4.0%
Traffic Offense 200 50.0% 3.0%
Other 125 42.4% 19.2%
Battery 68 51.5% 8.8%
Resisting Officer 52 65.4% 11.5%
Trespassing 42 42.9% 28.6%
Larceny / Theft 34 52.9% 5.9%
Assault 18 55.6% 0.0%

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17.4% of Contempt of Court cases in Liberty County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Liberty County?
The guilty rate is 47.8% based on 23 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Liberty County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.3% 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 Liberty County?
The average sentence is 5.3 months, with an average fine of $100.00.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
87.0% 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 Liberty 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 · 23 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026