Fraud in Sumter County, Florida
122 cases (2025) · Sumter County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Sumter County processed 122 fraud cases with conviction-heavy outcomes. Guilty verdicts occurred in 74.6%, with adjudication withheld in 23.0%. Dismissals were zero compared to the statewide 1.9%, indicating prosecutors advance nearly all cases to resolution. Diversion was minimal at 2.5%, well below the statewide 6.5%, showing limited use of alternative programs.
Despite high conviction rates, Sumter imposed moderate sentences. Median confinement was 120 days; average was 365 days. Prison affected only 5.7% of defendants—substantially lower than most counties despite high guilty rates—while jail time affected 17.2%. Probation averaged 1,266 days. Public defenders represented 23.0% of defendants, indicating typical representation patterns for the region.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Sumter County makes it in front of a judge. Of 323 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 23.8% — 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 — 74.6% of 122 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 122 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 | 84 | 5.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 32 | 2.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Sumter 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 | 94 | 86.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 23 | 30.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| 2024 | 101 | 76.2% | 0.0% | 9.7 months |
| 2025 | 122 | 74.6% | 0.0% | 0 year, 12 months |
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 | 203 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 102 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 12 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 6 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Sumter County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,098 | 62.6% | 0.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 853 | 76.4% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 341 | 66.9% | 1.5% |
| Other | 263 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 299 | 75.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 143 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 154 | 99.4% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 86 | 97.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Sumter County?
The guilty rate is 74.6% based on 122 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Sumter County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.0% 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 Sumter County?
The average sentence is 0 year, 12 months, with an average fine of $457 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
23.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Sumter County, Florida (2025). Based on 122 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/sumter
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Sumter 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 · 122 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com