Fraud in Duval County, Florida
637 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud defendants in Duval County faced the most punitive conviction environment: 78.0% guilty with only 0.3% diversion and 0.3% dismissal across 637 cases, the largest fraud docket examined. Withheld adjudication at 21.4% provided minimal relief. This indicates Duval prioritizes formal accountability over rehabilitative alternatives.
Sentences averaged 322 days but with a median of 69 days, so most received brief jail time. Jail affected 57.8%, the highest confinement rate across all charges—Duval jails more fraud defendants than any peer. Notably, the average fine was $27,784, over 50 times typical fraud fines, suggesting larger financial amounts. Public defenders represented 62.5%.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,609 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 21.5% — below the 33.7% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 78.0% of 637 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 637 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 | 1,119 | 2.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 332 | 3.6 years |
| Confined to Juvenile Facility | 1 | 1.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Duval 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 356 | 74.4% | 0.6% |
| White | 269 | 83.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 666 | 77.5% | 0.3% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 645 | 75.2% | 0.5% | 9.9 months |
| 2025 | 637 | 78.0% | 0.3% | 10.7 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 | 871 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 750 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 182 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 122 |
| Felony | First Degree | 23 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 78.0% based on 637 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.4% 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 Fraud in Duval County?
The average sentence is 10.7 months, with an average fine of $27,785 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
62.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 19.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 637 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 637 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com