Contempt of Court in Pasco County, Florida
177 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County processed 177 contempt cases with a 75.7% guilty rate, among the highest reviewed. The dismissal rate of 4.0% was -1.7 points below statewide average of 5.7%, indicating moderate prosecution stringency. The diversion rate of 4.0% slightly exceeded statewide average of 2.5%, providing some program-based alternatives. Withheld adjudication was 13.0%, near statewide average of 11.1%.
Confinement was moderate: 18.1% received jail time, well below the median seen in Duval and Broward. Sentences were light: median of 150 days, average of 170.5 days. Over 66% were represented by public defenders, indicating lower-income litigants. Probation averaged 345.4 days. Pasco's approach combines modest prosecution vigor with moderate diversions and restrained confinement, producing outcomes between strict counties like Duval and lenient counties like Hillsborough.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 75.7% of 177 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 177 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 | 141 | 4.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 2.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Contempt of Court sentencing in Pasco 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 | 156 | 76.9% | 3.8% |
| Black | 15 | 73.3% | 6.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 219 | 79.0% | 0.5% | 6.1 months |
| 2024 | 203 | 72.9% | 2.0% | 3.1 months |
| 2025 | 177 | 75.7% | 4.0% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 592 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 4 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 1 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,788 | 75.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,250 | 69.2% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,446 | 52.2% | 2.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,264 | 64.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 756 | 54.5% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 788 | 76.0% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 718 | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 519 | 73.4% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 75.7% based on 177 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.0% 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 Pasco County?
The average sentence is 5.7 months, with an average fine of $126 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
66.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 20.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 177 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 177 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com