Escape / Failure to Appear in Marion County, Florida
15 cases (2023-2025) · Marion County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Marion County's 15 escape or failure to appear cases, though a small sample, show complete conviction: 100% guilty verdicts with zero dismissals, zero acquittals, and zero diversions. This reflects the serious nature of these charges, which constitute violations of court orders or bail conditions. No adjudication is withheld, meaning every conviction creates a formal criminal record.
Sentences are substantial, with a median of 472 days (fifteen months) and an average of 764 days (over two years). Confinement is split between prison (53.3%) and jail (40%), with modest fines averaging $300. Public defenders represent 40% of defendants. Given the tiny case count, results should be interpreted cautiously.
Figures cover 15 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 — 100.0% of 15 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 8 | 3.0 years |
| County Jail | 6 | 11.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Escape / Failure to Appear sentencing in Marion County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| 2024 | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 10 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Marion County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,396 | 66.3% | 15.3% |
| Drug Possession | 2,736 | 74.3% | 2.6% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,081 | 61.0% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,376 | 79.1% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 806 | 66.4% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 735 | 83.0% | 0.8% |
| Trespassing | 555 | 82.7% | 0.2% |
| DUI | 431 | 99.3% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Escape / Failure to Appear in Marion County?
The guilty rate is 100.0% based on 15 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Escape / Failure to Appear in Marion County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Marion County?
The average sentence is 2.1 years, with an average fine of $300 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Escape / Failure to Appear in Marion County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 15 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/escape-failure-to-appear/marion
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Marion 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 · 15 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com