Domestic Violence in Escambia County, Florida

13 cases (2023-2025) · Escambia County courts

From 2023 to 2025, domestic violence prosecutions in Escambia County yielded withheld adjudication in 53.8% of cases—substantially above the statewide average of 32%. The 46.2% guilty rate reflects split outcomes between conviction and withheld status, with no dismissals or acquittals. Formal diversion programs were absent.

Defendants facing incarceration averaged 775 days, with probation extending to 926 days. Just 15.4% received jail or prison time; most resolved through withheld adjudication without carceral sanctions. Average fines reached $612, reflecting the severity legislatures attach to domestic violence.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

13
Total Cases (2023-2025)
46.2%
Guilty Rate
53.8%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
vs 2.5% statewide, 2023-2025
2.1 years
Avg Sentence (confined)

Figures cover 13 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.

I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)

Guilty
46.2% (6)
Withheld
53.8% (7)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 53.8% of 13 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 13 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)

2.1 years
Avg Sentence (confined)
2.1 years
Median Sentence
2.5 years
Avg Probation
$612
Avg Fine
7.7%
Prison Rate
7.7%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
State Prison Facility 1 4.0 years
County Jail 1 3.0 months
III Getting Help

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What is the guilty rate for Domestic Violence in Escambia County?

The guilty rate is 46.2% based on 13 cases (2023-2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Domestic Violence in Escambia County?

Adjudication is withheld in 53.8% 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?

Among convictions that included confinement, 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).

IV Full Data
7
Other
42.9% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
5
Self or Unrepresented
60.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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%
0.0%
Under 21
7.7%
21-29
61.5%
30-39
23.1%
40-49
7.7%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 7 42.9% 0.0% 0 days
2025 5 40.0% 0.0% 2.1 years
Level Degree Cases
NULL NULL 7
Felony Third Degree 6
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 3,108 59.3% 14.1%
Drug Possession 2,249 75.7% 6.8%
Larceny / Theft 1,730 69.2% 10.4%
Other 1,544 39.2% 4.9%
Battery 847 61.4% 14.6%
Trespassing 676 83.7% 7.2%
Resisting Officer 610 77.2% 8.4%
Fraud 335 72.2% 9.6%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Domestic Violence in Escambia County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 13 public court records; last updated September 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 · 13 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com