Domestic Violence in Florida

358
Total Cases
53.1%
Guilty Rate
2.2%
Dismissal Rate
30.2%
Withheld Rate
2.5 years
Avg Sentence

Based on 358 Domestic Violence cases across 17 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 53.1% with a 2.2% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 30.2% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $393.84.

Domestic Violence by County

County Cases Guilty Rate Withheld Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
Miami-Dade 43 46.5% 30.2% 2.3% 3.6 years
Hillsborough 35 54.3% 20.0% 8.6% 1 year, 11 months
Pasco 34 55.9% 23.5% 2.9% 6.8 years
Palm Beach 28 28.6% 39.3% 3.6% 8.7 months
Bay 27 63.0% 22.2% 3.7% 3.6 years
Volusia 25 60.0% 24.0% 4.0% 2.4 years
Broward 22 50.0% 50.0% 0.0% 1 year, 2 months
Marion 20 85.0% 15.0% 0.0% 2.7 years
Polk 20 55.0% 40.0% 0.0% 1 year, 4 months
Duval 17 64.7% 35.3% 0.0% 6.3 months
Escambia 16 37.5% 43.8% 0.0% 2.1 years
Manatee 13 38.5% 46.2% 0.0% 7.4 months
Pinellas 13 61.5% 30.8% 0.0% 6.5 months
Sarasota 12 58.3% 33.3% 0.0% 1 year, 10 months
Columbia 11 63.6% 18.2% 0.0% 0 days
Okaloosa 11 36.4% 18.2% 0.0% 4.0 years
Osceola 11 45.5% 36.4% 0.0% 1 year, 3 months

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 114 53.5% 0.9% 2.0 years
2024 110 60.9% 1.8% 2.7 years
2025 119 50.4% 4.2% 2.4 years

Related Florida Statute

§ 741.28 — Domestic Violence
Florida Statute § 741.28 defines domestic violence as any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, kidnapping, or other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Domestic Violence in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Domestic Violence is 53.1% based on 358 cases from 17 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Domestic Violence in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Domestic Violence is 2.2% across all Florida counties.
How does Domestic Violence sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Domestic Violence varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 17 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Domestic Violence?
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 Domestic Violence, adjudication is withheld in 30.2% of cases statewide.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 358 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026