Hit and Run in Monroe County, Florida
54 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Monroe County recorded 54 hit-and-run cases, with an extraordinarily high rate of adjudication withheld at 50%, well above the statewide average of 32.2%. This outcome—where guilt is found but conviction is withheld from the defendant's record—suggests Monroe County's judicial system frequently opts for alternative accountability. Guilty verdicts reached 44.4%, with notably zero dismissals or acquittals, indicating robust prosecution and a high threshold for case failure.
Sentencing among convicted defendants remained relatively light, averaging 45 days median confinement, with 22.2% receiving jail time. Probation averaged about 11 months. Striking to note: 66.7% of defendants retained private counsel, significantly higher than typical rates, suggesting hit-and-run defendants in Monroe County tend to have greater financial resources than those charged with other offenses.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Hit and Run charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 107 prosecutor decisions on Hit and Run charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.5% — 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 outcomeAdjudication withheld — 50.0% of 54 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 54 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 41 | 1.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Hit and Run sentencing in Monroe County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Hit and Run in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 44.4% based on 54 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Hit and Run in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 50.0% 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 Hit and Run in Monroe County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1.4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
22.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 66.7% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 37 | 54.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 50.8% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| 2024 | 50 | 56.0% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| 2025 | 54 | 44.4% | 0.0% | 1.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 156 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 983 | 37.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 741 | 54.7% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 548 | 54.9% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 312 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 271 | 66.4% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 218 | 56.0% | 0.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 54 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 54 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com