Domestic Violence in Escambia County, Florida
13 cases (2023-2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
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.
Figures cover 13 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 — 53.8% of 13 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 13 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 42.9% | 0.0% | 0 days |
| 2025 | 5 | 40.0% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 7 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| 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