Forgery in Volusia County, Florida
53 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Volusia County resolved 53 forgery cases with balanced, moderate outcomes. Guilty verdicts reached 60.4%, while 24.5% received withheld adjudication (close to statewide 22.8%), 11.3% diverted to programs (above statewide 9.0%), and 3.8% dismissed. This diversified portfolio—conviction, withheld, diversion, and dismissal in meaningful proportions—reflects a system calibrating response to offense severity. Volusia's willingness to divert and dismiss at above-statewide rates suggests prosecutors screen or negotiate actively.
Sentenced defendants faced 247 days average confinement, 1,035 days probation—moderate compared to harsher counties. Prison incarceration reached 13.2%, jail 50.9%. Representation was solid: 22.6% private counsel, 66.0% public defenders, leaving 11.4% unrepresented. The high public defender rate likely reflects resource availability and systematic assignment. Volusia shows a jurisdictional middle ground: not as punitive as Santa Rosa or Manatee, not as dismissal-friendly as Orange.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 60.4% of 53 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 53 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 | 3.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 52 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in Volusia 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 | 33 | 54.5% | 6.1% |
| Black | 20 | 70.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 54.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 65 | 66.2% | 3.1% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2025 | 53 | 60.4% | 3.8% | 8.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 149 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 16 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 5 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 4 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,058 | 15.7% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,517 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,037 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 2,011 | 49.0% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,690 | 65.9% | 2.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,440 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 579 | 86.0% | 4.3% |
Need a Defense Attorney in Volusia County?
Get matched with a local attorney who handles Forgery cases. Free, confidential, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 60.4% based on 53 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.5% 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 Forgery in Volusia County?
The average sentence is 8.2 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
66.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 22.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 53 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 53 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com