Contempt of Court in Okeechobee County, Florida
137 cases (2025) · Okeechobee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Okeechobee County handled 137 contempt cases with an extraordinary dismissal rate of 87.6%—nearly 82 percentage points above statewide average of 5.7%. Only 12.4% resulted in guilty verdicts, with zero withheld adjudications and zero diversions. This outlier profile suggests either systemic differences in how contempt charges are categorized, resource constraints limiting prosecution, or a local policy favoring case dismissal over adjudication.
Among the rare cases proceeding to conviction, average sentence was 171.5 days and median 168 days—moderate outcomes. Only 11.7% received jail time. Attorney representation data was sparse, with only 5.8% using public defenders and 0.7% retaining private counsel, suggesting many defendants appeared unrepresented or records incomplete. Okeechobee's extreme dismissal rate sets it apart from all other counties, though underlying reasons remain unclear from outcome data alone.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeDismissed — 87.6% of 137 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 137 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 | 49 | 3.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 1 year |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Contempt of Court sentencing in Okeechobee County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 82 | 11.0% | 89.0% |
| Black | 19 | 5.3% | 94.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 184 | 7.6% | 92.4% | 3.1 months |
| 2024 | 132 | 18.2% | 80.3% | 3.0 months |
| 2025 | 137 | 12.4% | 87.6% | 5.7 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 427 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 25 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Okeechobee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 506 | 61.7% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 314 | 76.1% | 8.3% |
| Other | 221 | 58.8% | 17.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 137 | 85.4% | 1.5% |
| Battery | 131 | 75.6% | 8.4% |
| DUI | 98 | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 87 | 81.6% | 6.9% |
| Trespassing | 67 | 73.1% | 13.4% |
Was Your Case Dismissed?
87.6% of Contempt of Court cases in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County?
The guilty rate is 12.4% based on 137 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Okeechobee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Okeechobee County?
The average sentence is 5.7 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
5.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court in Okeechobee County, Florida (2025). Based on 137 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/okeechobee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okeechobee 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 · 137 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com