Contempt of Court in Putnam County, Florida

153
Total Cases
87.6%
Guilty Rate
8.5%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
3.6 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 153 Contempt of Court cases in Putnam County (2023-2025), 87.6% resulted in a guilty finding, 8.5% had adjudication withheld, and 0.0% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 3.6 months, with an average fine of $60.00. 6.5% of defendants retained private counsel while 66.0% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
87.6% (134)
Withheld
8.5% (13)
Diversion
1.3% (2)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

3.6 months
Avg Sentence
2.5 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 2 months
Avg Probation
$60.00
Avg Fine
0.7%
Prison Rate
76.5%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 117 3.1 months
State Prison Facility 1 5.0 years

Counsel Analysis

101
Public Defender
87.1% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
10
Private Attorney
80.0% 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 107 87.9% 0.0%
Black 36 88.9% 0.0%

Age Distribution

2.0%
Under 21
19.6%
21-29
31.4%
30-39
25.5%
40-49
13.7%
50-59
7.8%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 48 83.3% 0.0% 5.4 months
2024 45 82.2% 0.0% 2.1 months
2025 60 95.0% 0.0% 3.3 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 144
Felony Third Degree 9

Related Charges in Putnam County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 2,785 76.9% 0.2%
Traffic Offense 2,201 63.8% 0.2%
Battery 934 63.2% 1.0%
Larceny / Theft 788 79.9% 0.4%
Other 641 70.0% 0.6%
Resisting Officer 638 84.8% 0.2%
Trespassing 337 90.5% 0.3%
Fraud 265 68.7% 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Putnam County?
The guilty rate is 87.6% based on 153 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Putnam County?
Adjudication is withheld in 8.5% 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 Putnam County?
The average sentence is 3.6 months, with an average fine of $60.00.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
66.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.5% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Putnam 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 · 153 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026