Criminal Mischief in Volusia County, Florida
332 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Volusia County employed aggressive diversion and dismissal strategies for criminal mischief. Diversion programs resolved 13.6% of cases, nearly double the statewide average of 6.8%, while dismissals reached 3.9%, exceeding the state rate of 2.4% by 1.5 percentage points. The guilty rate stood at 58.4%, and withheld adjudications accounted for 22.3%. Together, these outcomes created a non-conviction rate exceeding 40%.
Sentencing for convicted defendants averaged 209 days, with a median of 60 days. Jail affected 49.4% and prison 8.7%. Probation averaged 657 days. Fines were notably high at $1,000 on average, the most severe fine structure statewide. Public defenders handled 67.5% of cases. Despite higher fine exposure, Volusia's combination of early diversion and above-average dismissals created favorable disposition pathways for most defendants.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 58.4% of 332 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 332 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 | 609 | 2.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 81 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief 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 | 222 | 54.1% | 5.0% |
| Black | 102 | 69.6% | 2.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 413 | 48.7% | 5.8% | 6.4 months |
| 2024 | 368 | 56.5% | 2.4% | 6.1 months |
| 2025 | 332 | 58.4% | 3.9% | 7.0 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 | 564 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 276 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 273 |
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 Criminal Mischief in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 58.4% based on 332 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.3% 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 Volusia County?
The average sentence is 7.0 months, with an average fine of $1,000 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
67.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 19.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 332 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/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 · 332 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com