DUI in Duval County, Florida
1,415 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Duval County processed 1,415 DUI cases with a 98.1 percent guilty rate. The dismissal rate of 0.2 percent fell 1.2 percentage points below Florida's statewide average of 1.4 percent, and diversion programs were underutilized at 0.6 percent compared to the 2.1 percent statewide average. This suggests strict prosecution with limited alternative pathways in the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Sentences showed high variance: the median was 2 days while the average reached 55 days. Jail confinement dominated at 89 percent, with only 1.4 percent receiving prison. Probation averaged 343 days. Counsel representation was robust—28.7 percent with private attorneys and 39.7 percent with public defenders.
Where You Are in the Process
Exhibit · DUI case process
Request a formal review hearing with the DMV (DHSMV) to challenge your license suspension. Missing this deadline means an automatic suspension.
Arraignment. Charges are formally presented. Pre-trial diversion may be offered.
Pre-trial period. Your attorney negotiates with the State Attorney's office. 1.1% of DUI cases in Duval County receive adjudication withheld or diversion.
Typical resolution time for DUI cases in Duval County.
Source: Florida Statutes & DHSMV administrative rules — general process overview, not legal advice.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every DUI charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 3,629 prosecutor decisions on DUI charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 24.7% — above the 15.3% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 98.1% of 1,415 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,415 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 4,093 | 25 days |
| State Prison Facility | 43 | 4.5 years |
| Confined to Juvenile Facility | 1 | 3.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: DUI sentencing in Duval County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (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 | 851 | 98.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 517 | 97.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 42 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,716 | 98.2% | 0.2% | 1.0 months |
| 2024 | 1,710 | 98.2% | 0.2% | 1.5 months |
| 2025 | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% | 1.8 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 4,681 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 75 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 73 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 12 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| Weapons Offense | 591 | 88.7% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for DUI in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 98.1% based on 1,415 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for DUI in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.5% of cases (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 DUI in Duval County?
The average sentence is 1.8 months, with an average fine of $831 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
39.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 28.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). DUI in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,415 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/dui/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 1,415 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com