Contempt of Court in Osceola County, Florida
47 cases (2025) · Osceola County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Osceola County dismissed contempt charges at double the statewide rate: 10.6 percent versus 5.7 percent statewide. The guilty rate was the lowest observed at 59.6 percent while withheld adjudication reached 27.7 percent. No diversion program existed. Osceola offered more dismissals than peer counties, providing genuine second chances.
Jail confinement was common at 72.3 percent despite dismissals, but sentences were brief: median 62 days and average 90.7 days—the shortest observed. Fines were minimal at $52.50. The pattern shows a county that dismissed more cases yet still incarcerated those convicted with very short sentences, creating an intensive but brief custody model.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 59.6% of 47 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 47 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 118 | 2.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Contempt of Court sentencing in Osceola County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Osceola County?
The guilty rate is 59.6% based on 47 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Osceola County?
Adjudication is withheld in 27.7% 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 Osceola County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.2 months, with an average fine of $52 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
21.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.4% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 37 | 70.3% | 2.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47 | 83.0% | 2.1% | 7.2 years |
| 2024 | 62 | 74.2% | 8.1% | 10.7 months |
| 2025 | 47 | 59.6% | 10.6% | 3.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 154 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Osceola County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,554 | 57.5% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 788 | 64.6% | 2.8% |
| Drug Possession | 598 | 75.9% | 2.2% |
| DUI | 463 | 80.8% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 421 | 55.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 316 | 60.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 345 | 74.5% | 3.8% |
| Trespassing | 286 | 68.9% | 11.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court in Osceola County, Florida (2025). Based on 47 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/osceola
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Osceola 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 · 47 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com