Escape / Failure to Appear in Hendry County, Florida
117 cases (2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, escape and failure to appear charges in Hendry County were dismissed in 86.3% of cases—a 74.7 percentage point difference from the 11.6% statewide dismissal rate. Only 13.7% resulted in conviction, with no withheld adjudications or diversion programs. This dramatic divergence suggests either charges are often resolved through pretrial motion or negotiation, or the State Attorney in this circuit applies markedly different prosecution standards for these offenses.
When convictions were secured, sentences were minimal. Defendants faced a median and average near 30 days, with just 6% serving jail time and average fines of $250. This light punishment reflects the lower severity of these charges compared to felonies.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeDismissed — 86.3% of 117 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 117 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 | 53 | 1.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 2.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Escape / Failure to Appear sentencing in Hendry County.
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 | 54 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| Black | 38 | 15.8% | 84.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111 | 29.7% | 70.3% | 3.3 months |
| 2024 | 99 | 34.3% | 64.6% | 2.5 months |
| 2025 | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% | 1.1 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 | 324 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 696 | 57.5% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 379 | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 119 | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 156 | 69.2% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Battery | 115 | 68.7% | 0.9% |
| DUI | 76 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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86.3% of Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Hendry County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Escape / Failure to Appear in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 13.7% based on 117 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Escape / Failure to Appear in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Escape / Failure to Appear in Hendry County?
The average sentence is 1.1 months, with an average fine of $250 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Escape / Failure to Appear in Hendry County, Florida (2025). Based on 117 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/escape-failure-to-appear/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 117 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com