Hit and Run in Hendry County, Florida
74 cases (2023-2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Hendry County uses diversion substantially more than state norms for hit-and-run cases. The diversion rate of 17.6% roughly doubles the statewide average of 8.0%, indicating this jurisdiction emphasizes program-based alternatives. The guilty rate of 63.5% is moderate, while the withheld rate of 17.6% falls well below the statewide average of 31.3%. No dismissals were recorded.
Confinement is relatively minimal at 24.3%, predominantly jail time at 21.6% with sparse prison use at 2.7%. Median sentences are very light at 60 days, though the average of 749.7 days reflects occasional longer sentences. Probation is brief at 223.5 days, significantly shorter than fraud cases. Fines are substantial at $1,018.12.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 74 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Hit and Run charge in Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 93 prosecutor decisions on Hit and Run charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 31.2% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 63.5% of 74 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 74 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 16 | 1.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 17.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Hit and Run sentencing in Hendry County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Hit and Run in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 63.5% based on 74 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Hit and Run in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.6% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Hendry County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.1 years, with an average fine of $994 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 28.4% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 39 | 51.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 78.3% | 0.0% | 1.7 months |
| 2024 | 30 | 76.7% | 0.0% | 6.7 months |
| 2025 | 21 | 28.6% | 0.0% | 30.0 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 69 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 4 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 695 | 57.4% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 373 | 77.5% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 118 | 77.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 149 | 67.8% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 112 | 69.6% | 0.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Hendry County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 74 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 74 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com