Escape / Failure to Appear in Hillsborough County, Florida
28 cases (2023-2025) · Hillsborough County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, Hillsborough County convicted 85.7% of 28 defendants charged with escape or failure to appear, significantly more punitive than statewide patterns. Only 3.6% were dismissed compared to the statewide rate of 11.6%, and adjudication withheld occurred in 7.1% of cases versus 10.3% statewide. No diversion programs were available, contrasting with the statewide rate of 1.2%, indicating zero tolerance for defendants who violate court orders.
Sentences were severe and widespread. The median confinement was 548 days, with 50% imprisoned and 42.9% jailed—92.9% overall incarceration. Average prison time exceeded 936 days. The majority were represented by private attorneys (89.3%), unusual for a charge that typically carries lower-income defendants. The county's approach reflects harsh consequences for failure to appear.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 28 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 — 85.7% of 28 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 28 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 | 14 | 4.0 years |
| County Jail | 12 | 9.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Escape / Failure to Appear sentencing in Hillsborough County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Escape / Failure to Appear in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 85.7% based on 28 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Escape / Failure to Appear in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 7.1% 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 Escape / Failure to Appear in Hillsborough County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.6 years, with an average fine of $0 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
10.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 89.3% 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 | 14 | 85.7% | 7.1% |
| Black | 13 | 84.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 87.5% | 6.2% | 2.7 years |
| 2025 | 8 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 25 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Hillsborough County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,131 | 50.7% | 9.1% |
| Drug Possession | 6,203 | 72.4% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,598 | 68.8% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 4,442 | 85.7% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 2,769 | 81.1% | 8.6% |
| Battery | 3,194 | 50.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,875 | 69.5% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2,542 | 74.3% | 1.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Escape / Failure to Appear in Hillsborough County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 28 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/escape-failure-to-appear/hillsborough
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hillsborough 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 · 28 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com