Contempt of Court in Pasco County, Florida

602
Total Cases
75.6%
Guilty Rate
17.3%
Withheld Rate
1.8%
Dismissal Rate
5.2 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 602 Contempt of Court cases in Pasco County (2023-2025), 75.6% resulted in a guilty finding, 17.3% had adjudication withheld, and 1.8% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 5.2 months, with an average fine of $294.76. 26.4% of defendants retained private counsel while 64.5% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
75.6% (455)
Withheld
17.3% (104)
Diversion
3.0% (18)
Dismissed
1.8% (11)
Acquitted
0.3% (2)

Sentencing Breakdown

5.2 months
Avg Sentence
4.0 months
Median Sentence
11.7 months
Avg Probation
$294.76
Avg Fine
0.5%
Prison Rate
22.9%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 138 4.7 months
State Prison Facility 3 2.2 years

Counsel Analysis

388
Public Defender
81.7% guilty · 2.8% dismissed
159
Private Attorney
61.6% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
35
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
77.1% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Demographics

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 524 76.0% 1.7%
Black 58 77.6% 3.4%
Not Available 12 58.3% 0.0%

Age Distribution

3.7%
Under 21
16.4%
21-29
28.6%
30-39
24.6%
40-49
15.9%
50-59
10.8%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 219 79.0% 0.5% 6.1 months
2024 202 73.3% 1.5% 3.1 months
2025 181 74.0% 3.9% 5.5 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 595
Felony Third Degree 4
Misdemeanor Second Degree 1
NULL NULL 1
Not Applicable Not Applicable 1

Related Charges in Pasco County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 8,302 76.1% 0.2%
Traffic Offense 6,884 66.2% 0.5%
Battery 4,014 57.2% 1.8%
Larceny / Theft 3,547 66.7% 0.7%
Other 2,290 53.8% 1.1%
Resisting Officer 2,194 76.4% 1.1%
DUI 2,016 96.2% 2.5%
Trespassing 1,581 77.7% 3.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 75.6% based on 602 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.3% of cases. 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 5.2 months, with an average fine of $294.76.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
64.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 26.4% retain private counsel.

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 · 602 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026