Contempt of Court in Marion County, Florida
122 cases (2025) · Marion County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Marion County pursued contempt charges with maximum rigor: 87.7% guilty verdicts across 122 cases—the highest rate reviewed. Zero dismissals and zero diversion meant defendants faced only conviction or withheld adjudication (10.7%).
Confinement was nearly universal jail at 96.7%. Sentences were brief: median 71 days, average 99 days. Probation averaged 337 days. Public defenders represented 57.4%, private counsel 13.1%, indicating high legal aid utilization.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Contempt of Court charge in Marion County makes it in front of a judge. Of 173 prosecutor decisions on Contempt of Court charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 13.9% — 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 — 87.7% of 122 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 122 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 | 315 | 3.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 15 | 3.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Contempt of Court sentencing in Marion 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 | 92 | 91.3% | 0.0% |
| Black | 22 | 72.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 94.1% | 0.0% | 6.2 months |
| 2024 | 98 | 86.7% | 3.1% | 4.8 months |
| 2025 | 122 | 87.7% | 0.0% | 3.3 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 297 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 22 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 19 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Marion County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,396 | 66.3% | 15.3% |
| Drug Possession | 2,736 | 74.3% | 2.6% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,081 | 61.0% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,376 | 79.1% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 806 | 66.4% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 735 | 83.0% | 0.8% |
| Trespassing | 555 | 82.7% | 0.2% |
| DUI | 431 | 99.3% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Marion County?
The guilty rate is 87.7% based on 122 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Marion County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.7% 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 Marion County?
The average sentence is 3.3 months, with an average fine of $56 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
57.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 13.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court in Marion County, Florida (2025). Based on 122 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/marion
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Marion 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 · 122 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com