Domestic Violence in Escambia County, Florida
14 cases (2023-2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Escambia County's domestic violence cases show a rigid pattern: 50 percent receive withheld adjudication, above the statewide 32 percent. Combined with 42.9 percent guilty, this means 92.9 percent end with a finding against the defendant. Zero dismissals—versus 1.5 percent statewide. Diversion programs handle only 7.1 percent, below the statewide 11.4 percent. This reflects aggressive prosecution with minimal alternatives.
Sentences are severe: averaging 775 days with probation averaging 925 days. Only 14.2 percent face incarceration; most serve probation. Domestic violence prosecutions carry stronger presumptions and longer monitoring than other misdemeanors. The withheld rate reflects mandatory case handling protocols specific to this charge.
Figures cover 14 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 50.0% of 14 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 14 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 4.0 years |
| County Jail | 1 | 3.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Domestic Violence sentencing in Escambia County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 42.9% | 0.0% | 0 days |
| 2025 | 6 | 33.3% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 7 |
| NULL | NULL | 7 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,106 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,265 | 74.6% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,736 | 68.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,545 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 858 | 60.6% | 14.5% |
| Trespassing | 677 | 83.6% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 612 | 77.0% | 8.2% |
| Fraud | 338 | 71.6% | 9.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Domestic Violence in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 42.9% based on 14 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Domestic Violence in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 50.0% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Domestic Violence in Escambia County?
The average sentence is 2.1 years, with an average fine of $612 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Domestic Violence in Escambia County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 14 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/domestic-violence/escambia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 14 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com