Criminal Mischief in Sumter County, Florida
66 cases (2025) · Sumter County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Sumter County pursued Criminal Mischief convictions without dismissals across 66 cases. Guilty verdicts reached 66.7%, while withheld adjudication—sparing conviction records—occurred in 25.8%, above the statewide 17.1%. Notably, dismissals never occurred despite the statewide rate of 2.4%. Diversion programs resolved 6.1% of cases, nearly matching the statewide 6.8%.
Sentences were moderate in length but substantial in other respects. Guilty defendants averaged 305.0 days imprisonment with a median of 120 days, plus 492.3 days probation and fines averaging $369.19. About 30.3% received jail time and 10.6% state prison. Public defenders represented most defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Criminal Mischief charge in Sumter County makes it in front of a judge. Of 234 prosecutor decisions on Criminal Mischief charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 17.9% — 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 — 66.7% of 66 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 66 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 | 61 | 4.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 32 | 3.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in Sumter 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 | 48 | 70.8% | 0.0% |
| Black | 14 | 64.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69 | 75.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2024 | 85 | 81.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 66 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 10.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 86 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 85 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 49 |
Related Charges in Sumter County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,098 | 62.6% | 0.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 853 | 76.4% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 341 | 66.9% | 1.5% |
| Other | 263 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 299 | 75.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 143 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 154 | 99.4% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 122 | 74.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Sumter County?
The guilty rate is 66.7% based on 66 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Sumter County?
Adjudication is withheld in 25.8% 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 Sumter County?
The average sentence is 10.2 months, with an average fine of $369 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
34.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Sumter County, Florida (2025). Based on 66 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/sumter
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Sumter 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 · 66 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com