Contempt of Court in Putnam County, Florida
59 cases (2025) · Putnam County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, contempt of court charges in Putnam County resulted in conviction or withheld adjudication in virtually all cases. Defendants faced a 96.6% guilty rate, sharply above the state's combined withheld and dismissal averages. The absence of dismissals in Putnam County—compared to the statewide average of 5.7%—indicates the local State Attorney pursues contempt charges to conclusion with minimal case attrition. Withheld adjudication occurred in just 3.4% of cases, well below the statewide average of 11%.
Confinement followed in 86.4% of convictions, with defendants spending an average of 103 days in jail and facing 429 days of probation. The median sentence of 90 days was modest, but the breadth of probation supervision was substantial. Two-thirds of defendants were represented by public defenders, with private counsel appearing in less than 7% of cases.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 96.6% of 59 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 59 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 | 117 | 3.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 5.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Contempt of Court sentencing in Putnam County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Putnam County?
The guilty rate is 96.6% based on 59 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Putnam County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.4% 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 Putnam County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.4 months, with an average fine of $60 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
64.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.8% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 51 | 96.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 5.4 months |
| 2024 | 45 | 82.2% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
| 2025 | 59 | 96.6% | 0.0% | 3.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 143 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 9 |
Related Charges in Putnam County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 989 | 77.7% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 571 | 65.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 237 | 60.3% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 244 | 82.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 181 | 80.1% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 211 | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 118 | 91.5% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 75 | 68.0% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court in Putnam County, Florida (2025). Based on 59 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/putnam
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 · 59 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com