Criminal Mischief in Florida
27,611
Total Cases
64.4%
Guilty Rate
2.3%
Dismissal Rate
20.5%
Withheld Rate
9.1 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 27,611 Criminal Mischief cases across 64 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 64.4% with a 2.3% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 20.5% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 9.1 months, with an average fine of $272.
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| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 2,597 | 56.7% | 25.1% | 1.7% | 11.7 months |
| Hillsborough | 2,121 | 61.1% | 18.6% | 3.8% | 11.4 months |
| Duval | 1,930 | 71.6% | 25.9% | 0.5% | 3.2 months |
| Palm Beach | 1,743 | 60.2% | 11.0% | 1.1% | 4.5 months |
| Polk | 1,439 | 68.6% | 19.3% | 2.0% | 7.9 months |
| Orange | 1,323 | 51.3% | 24.9% | 4.4% | 4.9 months |
| Pinellas | 1,205 | 69.7% | 16.3% | 4.1% | 7.0 months |
| Volusia | 1,121 | 53.7% | 28.2% | 4.1% | 6.4 months |
| Escambia | 1,048 | 74.1% | 13.5% | 5.0% | 9.9 months |
| Broward | 1,015 | 52.1% | 40.7% | 4.8% | 8.1 months |
| Pasco | 888 | 58.9% | 24.0% | 1.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Marion | 771 | 76.7% | 15.0% | 0.0% | 8.7 months |
| Leon | 726 | 44.4% | 19.6% | 3.3% | 7.3 months |
| Bay | 703 | 66.7% | 17.6% | 0.9% | 9.0 months |
| Sarasota | 577 | 62.6% | 22.4% | 2.6% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Alachua | 566 | 78.8% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 1 year |
| Seminole | 553 | 47.6% | 32.9% | 2.4% | 5.9 months |
| Lee | 540 | 74.8% | 17.8% | 1.1% | 8.6 months |
| St. Lucie | 473 | 72.9% | 17.1% | 3.6% | 9.0 months |
| Lake | 443 | 72.0% | 17.8% | 0.7% | 11.0 months |
| St. Johns | 383 | 64.0% | 18.8% | 4.4% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Manatee | 379 | 60.9% | 20.3% | 3.2% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Santa Rosa | 359 | 64.6% | 25.3% | 0.8% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Okaloosa | 340 | 65.3% | 17.1% | 1.5% | 9.4 months |
| Osceola | 330 | 63.6% | 21.2% | 4.2% | 3.8 months |
| Collier | 275 | 71.6% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Putnam | 260 | 77.7% | 14.2% | 0.4% | 7.8 months |
| Hernando | 257 | 63.4% | 14.0% | 0.4% | 6.2 months |
| Clay | 243 | 65.4% | 27.2% | 0.8% | 5.1 months |
| Sumter | 219 | 74.9% | 19.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Citrus | 218 | 75.7% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Martin | 218 | 78.0% | 17.4% | 0.9% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Brevard | 206 | 58.7% | 29.6% | 1.5% | 4.5 months |
| Monroe | 177 | 68.9% | 18.6% | 0.0% | 8.4 months |
| Highlands | 174 | 86.8% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 11.5 months |
| Indian River | 173 | 68.2% | 16.8% | 1.2% | 8.8 months |
| Charlotte | 166 | 83.1% | 9.0% | 0.6% | 7.0 months |
| Walton | 163 | 62.0% | 19.6% | 5.5% | 9.1 months |
| Okeechobee | 100 | 80.0% | 19.0% | 1.0% | 9.9 months |
| Jackson | 94 | 74.5% | 16.0% | 4.3% | 8.8 months |
| Columbia | 91 | 84.6% | 11.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Nassau | 78 | 78.2% | 20.5% | 0.0% | 7.0 months |
| Levy | 75 | 84.0% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 10.6 months |
| Desoto | 70 | 87.1% | 10.0% | 2.9% | 2.7 years |
| Wakulla | 68 | 66.2% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 6.9 months |
| Holmes | 67 | 85.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 9.1 months |
| Baker | 62 | 82.3% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 6.5 months |
| Hendry | 62 | 79.0% | 16.1% | 1.6% | 9.1 months |
| Taylor | 59 | 86.4% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 3.6 months |
| Washington | 51 | 84.3% | 13.7% | 2.0% | 4.5 months |
| Hardee | 50 | 40.0% | 8.0% | 32.0% | 5.2 months |
| Bradford | 48 | 89.6% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| Gulf | 42 | 78.6% | 19.0% | 0.0% | 10.9 months |
| Suwannee | 39 | 94.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Franklin | 37 | 54.1% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 2.0 months |
| Calhoun | 32 | 65.6% | 34.4% | 0.0% | 2.7 months |
| Dixie | 25 | 72.0% | 16.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Union | 25 | 80.0% | 16.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Madison | 24 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 5.0 months |
| Jefferson | 22 | 90.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 11.7 months |
| Gilchrist | 20 | 85.0% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 9.0 months |
| Gadsden | 18 | 44.4% | 22.2% | 11.1% | 0 days |
| Liberty | 16 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 12.5% | 7.5 months |
| Glades | 14 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 7.6 months |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,476 | 65.7% | 2.4% | 8.8 months |
| 2024 | 9,101 | 66.0% | 2.4% | 9.1 months |
| 2025 | 9,018 | 61.3% | 2.2% | 9.6 months |
Related Florida Statute
§ 806.13 — Criminal Mischief
Florida Statute § 806.13 criminalizes the willful and malicious damage to real or personal property belonging to another person. This offense encompasses vandalism, graffiti, and destruction of property with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies based on the amount of damage caused.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Criminal Mischief is 64.4% based on 27,611 cases from 64 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Criminal Mischief in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Criminal Mischief is 2.3% across all Florida counties.
How does Criminal Mischief sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Criminal Mischief varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 64 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Criminal Mischief?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Criminal Mischief, adjudication is withheld in 20.5% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 27,611 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026