Drug Manufacturing in Polk County, Florida
14 cases (2023-2025) · Polk County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, drug manufacturing charges in Polk County resulted in guilty verdicts in 64.3% of the 14 cases, with 14.3% resulting in adjudication withheld and 21.4% entering pre-trial diversion programs—an unusual outcome for a serious felony, as diversion rates statewide average only 3.5%. No charges were dismissed despite a statewide dismissal rate of 6.0%, indicating strong prosecution and limited defense success in challenging cases. Polk's diversion rate suggests the State Attorney screens heavily for cases suitable for intervention.
Defendants convicted face severe sentences: a median of 270 days and average of 1,335 days when confined. Probation averages 730.8 days. Prison confines 21.4% of cases; jail another 42.9%. Fines average $389.66. The small caseload (14 total) makes individual case outcomes influential on averages. The high diversion rate likely reflects cases with minimal prior records, while the zero dismissal rate indicates prosecutorial strength in cases proceeding to adjudication.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
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 outcomeGuilty — 64.3% 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 6 | 5.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 10.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Manufacturing sentencing in Polk County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Manufacturing in Polk County?
The guilty rate is 64.3% based on 14 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Manufacturing in Polk County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.3% 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 Drug Manufacturing in Polk County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.7 years, with an average fine of $390 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
42.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 14.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 8.0 months |
| 2025 | 6 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 5.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 11 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Polk County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,862 | 51.9% | 0.2% |
| Drug Possession | 5,926 | 81.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3,588 | 40.2% | 5.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,669 | 70.3% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,448 | 77.3% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,836 | 63.0% | 2.7% |
| Trespassing | 1,480 | 77.8% | 4.3% |
| DUI | 973 | 97.8% | 0.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Manufacturing in Polk County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 14 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-manufacturing/polk
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Polk 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 September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com