Contempt of Court in Pinellas County, Florida

728
Total Cases
77.1%
Guilty Rate
14.6%
Withheld Rate
5.4%
Dismissal Rate
6.7 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 728 Contempt of Court cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025), 77.1% resulted in a guilty finding, 14.6% had adjudication withheld, and 5.4% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 6.7 months, with an average fine of $355.31. 1.0% of defendants retained private counsel while 2.2% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
77.1% (561)
Withheld
14.6% (106)
Diversion
1.5% (11)
Dismissed
5.4% (39)
Acquitted
0.1% (1)

Sentencing Breakdown

6.7 months
Avg Sentence
6.0 months
Median Sentence
1 year
Avg Probation
$355.31
Avg Fine
1.2%
Prison Rate
65.9%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 480 6.0 months
State Prison Facility 9 3.8 years

Counsel Analysis

702
Self or Unrepresented
78.5% guilty · 5.3% dismissed
16
Public Defender
25.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
7
Private Attorney
71.4% 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 465 75.1% 5.4%
Black 208 80.3% 6.7%

Age Distribution

1.9%
Under 21
17.2%
21-29
33.0%
30-39
23.6%
40-49
14.3%
50-59
10.0%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 274 76.3% 4.7% 5.7 months
2024 224 79.0% 5.4% 6.7 months
2025 230 76.1% 6.1% 8.0 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 704
Felony Third Degree 23
Misdemeanor Second Degree 1

Related Charges in Pinellas County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 21,661 74.6% 1.4%
Other 20,743 13.9% 0.4%
Traffic Offense 18,743 72.7% 1.6%
DUI 7,725 97.6% 0.8%
Trespassing 7,608 87.5% 4.2%
Larceny / Theft 7,002 75.4% 2.3%
Battery 5,805 56.4% 3.4%
Resisting Officer 4,980 77.8% 1.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 77.1% based on 728 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.6% 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 Pinellas County?
The average sentence is 6.7 months, with an average fine of $355.31.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
2.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.0% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pinellas 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 · 728 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026