Fraud in Indian River County, Florida
104 cases (2025) · Indian River County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Indian River County prosecuted fraud with conviction rates at 59%, paired with a 28% withheld adjudication rate—notably higher than the statewide 19.6% withheld average. Dismissals were rare at 1%, near the statewide 1.9% rate. Diversion programs reached 12.5% of cases, double the statewide 6.5%, suggesting prosecutors here routinely offer program-based alternatives before trial.
Sentenced defendants faced severe penalties: average sentences of 1,065 days (roughly 3 years) with 48% incarcerated in prison or jail. Probation averaged over 1,000 days, nearly 3 years of community supervision. Median sentences were far lower at 183 days, indicating sentence length varied sharply—some defendants received brief jail terms while others faced substantial prison time.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Indian River County makes it in front of a judge. Of 388 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.8% — 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 — 58.7% of 104 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 104 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 | 125 | 1 year, 2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 95 | 4.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Indian River 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 | 77 | 57.1% | 1.3% |
| Black | 24 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 | 82.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| 2024 | 123 | 60.2% | 22.8% | 5.0 years |
| 2025 | 104 | 58.7% | 1.0% | 2.9 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 224 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 87 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 21 |
| Felony | First Degree | 15 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 9 |
Related Charges in Indian River County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 954 | 81.0% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 556 | 76.4% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 358 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 336 | 82.4% | 0.9% |
| Other | 259 | 78.0% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 227 | 81.5% | 1.3% |
| Battery | 204 | 58.8% | 4.9% |
| Trespassing | 163 | 84.0% | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Indian River County?
The guilty rate is 58.7% based on 104 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Indian River County?
Adjudication is withheld in 27.9% 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 Indian River County?
The average sentence is 2.9 years, with an average fine of $599 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Indian River County, Florida (2025). Based on 104 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/indian-river
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Indian River 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 · 104 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com