Fraud in Florida
44,666
Total Cases
64.7%
Guilty Rate
2.7%
Dismissal Rate
20.5%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 5 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 44,666 Fraud cases across 64 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 64.7% with a 2.7% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 20.5% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $986.
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| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 4,273 | 62.9% | 18.1% | 1.8% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Miami-Dade | 4,065 | 41.6% | 23.0% | 0.5% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Pinellas | 2,792 | 73.2% | 15.0% | 4.1% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Palm Beach | 2,474 | 59.2% | 16.1% | 0.8% | 1 year |
| Polk | 2,380 | 75.8% | 19.0% | 0.6% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Broward | 2,358 | 58.1% | 38.8% | 2.2% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Volusia | 1,990 | 65.3% | 21.1% | 4.6% | 11.1 months |
| Duval | 1,948 | 76.3% | 22.8% | 0.4% | 1 year |
| Bay | 1,750 | 53.4% | 30.2% | 1.5% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Escambia | 1,552 | 52.1% | 18.0% | 26.3% | 1 year |
| Marion | 1,442 | 74.1% | 17.5% | 2.3% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Pasco | 1,317 | 71.7% | 14.6% | 0.4% | 2.4 years |
| Sarasota | 1,309 | 68.4% | 21.8% | 3.4% | 2.8 years |
| Orange | 1,070 | 55.6% | 27.0% | 4.1% | 6.7 months |
| Manatee | 1,003 | 68.3% | 19.0% | 1.1% | 3.2 years |
| St. Lucie | 992 | 65.6% | 26.6% | 4.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Leon | 932 | 54.9% | 18.8% | 3.0% | 8.9 months |
| Seminole | 783 | 65.4% | 24.1% | 0.9% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Alachua | 744 | 79.7% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Lake | 743 | 77.1% | 14.7% | 1.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Okaloosa | 693 | 69.6% | 17.6% | 0.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Lee | 592 | 83.4% | 13.0% | 0.5% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Collier | 516 | 73.8% | 16.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Osceola | 497 | 67.8% | 21.3% | 1.8% | 6.2 months |
| St. Johns | 491 | 67.4% | 10.8% | 7.5% | 1 year |
| Santa Rosa | 469 | 75.1% | 13.6% | 0.6% | 11.1 months |
| Hernando | 439 | 63.3% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Columbia | 409 | 76.5% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 2.6 years |
| Martin | 392 | 76.3% | 21.2% | 1.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Monroe | 392 | 63.0% | 21.2% | 0.5% | 9.7 months |
| Charlotte | 372 | 78.8% | 17.7% | 0.5% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Indian River | 357 | 67.8% | 19.0% | 8.1% | 2.8 years |
| Sumter | 327 | 72.5% | 19.6% | 0.0% | 11.8 months |
| Highlands | 300 | 86.3% | 10.0% | 0.3% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Brevard | 284 | 64.8% | 24.6% | 2.8% | 8.0 months |
| Putnam | 265 | 68.7% | 18.1% | 0.4% | 8.6 months |
| Clay | 247 | 67.6% | 30.4% | 1.2% | 11.0 months |
| Citrus | 204 | 73.0% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 2.2 years |
| Jackson | 169 | 63.3% | 33.1% | 0.6% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Walton | 162 | 57.4% | 17.9% | 9.3% | 10.0 months |
| Hendry | 132 | 53.0% | 40.2% | 1.5% | 1 year |
| Okeechobee | 128 | 66.4% | 32.0% | 1.6% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Nassau | 110 | 69.1% | 29.1% | 0.9% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Desoto | 107 | 79.4% | 17.8% | 0.9% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Washington | 60 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 7.9 months |
| Wakulla | 55 | 69.1% | 30.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Bradford | 49 | 89.8% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Jefferson | 49 | 71.4% | 8.2% | 18.4% | 1 year |
| Levy | 44 | 79.5% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 6.2 months |
| Suwannee | 43 | 81.4% | 18.6% | 0.0% | 10.2 months |
| Calhoun | 41 | 80.5% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 11.0 months |
| Hardee | 38 | 68.4% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Holmes | 38 | 81.6% | 18.4% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| Baker | 37 | 86.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| Franklin | 36 | 50.0% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 5.2 months |
| Hamilton | 35 | 91.4% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 6.9 months |
| Taylor | 34 | 88.2% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 10.9 months |
| Gulf | 27 | 74.1% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 5.7 months |
| Gadsden | 24 | 83.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 0 days |
| Madison | 21 | 71.4% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 3.0 months |
| Union | 20 | 65.0% | 35.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Dixie | 19 | 78.9% | 21.1% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
| Glades | 13 | 84.6% | 15.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Liberty | 12 | 16.7% | 75.0% | 0.0% | 4 days |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,275 | 64.4% | 4.2% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 14,802 | 65.1% | 2.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 14,564 | 64.6% | 1.9% | 1 year, 7 months |
Related Florida Statute
§ 817 (various) — Fraud
Florida Statute § 817 (various) criminalizes fraudulent schemes, false statements, and deceptive practices designed to obtain money, property, or services through misrepresentation. The statute encompasses numerous specific fraud offenses ranging from simple misdemeanors to serious felonies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Fraud is 64.7% based on 44,666 cases from 64 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Fraud in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Fraud is 2.7% across all Florida counties.
How does Fraud sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Fraud varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 64 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Fraud?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Fraud, adjudication is withheld in 20.5% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 44,666 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026