Contempt of Court in Nassau County, Florida
38 cases (2023-2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, Contempt of Court charges in Nassau County resulted in convictions in 84.2% of cases with no dismissals across 38 cases. This contrasts sharply with the 5.7% statewide dismissal rate, indicating that the Fourth Judicial Circuit pursued contempt charges with aggressive enforcement and minimal case attrition. Withheld adjudications occurred in 15.8%, slightly above the 11.0% statewide average.
Sentences were brief but certain: the median jail sentence was three months, averaging 103.9 days among those confined. Jail confinement affected 34.2% of defendants. Public defenders represented 68.4% of defendants, and no defendant received prison time, consistent with the local-offense nature of contempt. Nassau County emphasizes swift judicial enforcement through short jail terms.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 38 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 84.2% of 38 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 38 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 13 | 3.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Contempt of Court sentencing in Nassau County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 84.2% based on 38 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.8% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Nassau County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.4 months (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
68.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 36 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 78.6% | 0.0% | 8.6 months |
| 2024 | 12 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 2.2 months |
| 2025 | 12 | 91.7% | 0.0% | 2.6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 34 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 348 | 72.7% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 322 | 68.6% | 19.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 89 | 70.8% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court in Nassau County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 38 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 38 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com