Contempt of Court in Volusia County, Florida
78 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Volusia County handled contempt cases with more flexibility: 65.4% guilty rate, dismissals at 2.6% versus the state's 5.7%. Withheld adjudication was 19.2%, well above the state's 11.1%. Diversion at 9.0%—by far the highest among contempt counties.
Jail dominated at 67.9%, imprisonment rare at 2.6%. Sentences were brief: median 46.5 days, average 107.6 days. Probation averaged 365 days. Public defenders represented 69.2%, private counsel 23.1%, reflecting substantial representation in this higher-diversion county.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 65.4% of 78 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 78 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 | 243 | 2.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 4 | 2.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Contempt of Court sentencing in Volusia 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 | 64 | 67.2% | 3.1% |
| Black | 14 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 114 | 68.4% | 7.0% | 2.8 months |
| 2024 | 128 | 77.3% | 5.5% | 3.0 months |
| 2025 | 78 | 65.4% | 2.6% | 3.6 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 | 291 |
| NULL | NULL | 15 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 13 |
| Local | Not Applicable | 1 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,058 | 15.7% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,517 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,037 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 2,011 | 49.0% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,690 | 65.9% | 2.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,440 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 579 | 86.0% | 4.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Contempt of Court in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 65.4% based on 78 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Contempt of Court in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 19.2% 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 Volusia County?
The average sentence is 3.6 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
69.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 23.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Contempt of Court in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 78 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/contempt-of-court/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 78 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com