Criminal Mischief in Citrus County, Florida
65 cases (2025) · Citrus County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Citrus County prosecuted criminal mischief aggressively, securing guilty verdicts in 83% of cases. Dismissals occurred in just 1.5% of cases, below the statewide 2.4%, while adjudication withheld was significantly lower than statewide rates at 7.7% compared to 17.1%. Diversion programs diverted 7.7% of defendants, slightly above statewide averages. The pattern suggests Citrus County's State Attorney prioritizes conviction over alternative resolutions for property crimes.
Defendants convicted in Citrus County faced sentences averaging 218 days, with a median of about two months. Jail time occurred in roughly 38% of cases, while the average probation term stretched nearly two years. Public defenders represented 52% of defendants, the highest among counsel types, indicating limited private representation in these cases.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Criminal Mischief charge in Citrus County makes it in front of a judge. Of 163 prosecutor decisions on Criminal Mischief charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 19.6% — below the 31.9% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 83.1% of 65 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 65 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 | 78 | 3.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 26 | 4.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in Citrus 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 | 57 | 82.5% | 1.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 76.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2024 | 77 | 71.4% | 1.3% | 1 year |
| 2025 | 65 | 83.1% | 1.5% | 7.3 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 92 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 65 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 58 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Citrus County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,863 | 41.3% | 14.5% |
| Drug Possession | 943 | 71.3% | 0.7% |
| Traffic Offense | 708 | 74.0% | 0.7% |
| Battery | 420 | 57.1% | 4.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 293 | 75.8% | 0.7% |
| Resisting Officer | 249 | 75.1% | 2.4% |
| DUI | 172 | 99.4% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 129 | 83.7% | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Citrus County?
The guilty rate is 83.1% based on 65 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Citrus County?
Adjudication is withheld in 7.7% 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 Criminal Mischief in Citrus County?
The average sentence is 7.3 months, with an average fine of $381 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
52.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 12.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Citrus County, Florida (2025). Based on 65 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/citrus
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Citrus 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 · 65 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com