Hit and Run in Collier County, Florida
108 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Collier County handled 108 hit-and-run cases in 2025 with a 66.7% guilty rate, substantially higher than the statewide average and far exceeding Broward's pattern. The adjudication-withheld rate was 22.2%, below the statewide average of 32.2%, indicating the county pursued formal convictions more aggressively. Diversion programs were used in 11.1% of cases, above the statewide average of 8.0%. No cases were dismissed.
Sentences were relatively brief: average 69.6 days with a median of 30 days. Jail was used in 19.4% of cases, while prison was rare at 0.9%. Most defendants (62.0%) retained private counsel, suggesting relatively higher resources among the county's hit-and-run defendants. Average fines were $241.46.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Hit and Run charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 476 prosecutor decisions on Hit and Run charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 31.7% — above the 13.9% 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 — 66.7% of 108 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 108 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 | 59 | 1.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 12 | 3.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Hit and Run sentencing in Collier 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 | 89 | 68.5% | 0.0% |
| Black | 14 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111 | 71.2% | 0.0% | 11.2 months |
| 2024 | 111 | 67.6% | 0.0% | 11.0 months |
| 2025 | 108 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 2.3 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 | Second Degree | 305 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 19 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,234 | 43.4% | 29.3% |
| Drug Possession | 896 | 69.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 679 | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 501 | 58.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 371 | 56.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 387 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Hit and Run in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 66.7% based on 108 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Hit and Run in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.2% 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 Hit and Run in Collier County?
The average sentence is 2.3 months, with an average fine of $241 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
25.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 62.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 108 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier 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 · 108 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com