Hit and Run in Sumter County, Florida
64 cases (2025) · Sumter County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, hit and run cases in Sumter County, a smaller jurisdiction with 64 defendants, produced outcomes heavily skewed toward withheld adjudication. Adjudication was withheld in 46.9% of cases—well above the 32.2% statewide average. Guilty verdicts occurred in 53.1% of cases, yet there were zero dismissals or diversions. This suggests Sumter County prosecutors offer withheld adjudication as the primary alternative to formal conviction, avoiding both full prosecution and rehabilitative diversion.
Sentences were moderate when applied. The average was 530 days with a median of 45 days. Probation averaged 232.8 days, lower than most counties. Only 1.6% received prison time and 9.4% jail time. Fines averaged $268. The low representation data suggests this small county may lack comprehensive counsel documentation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Hit and Run charge in Sumter County makes it in front of a judge. Of 79 prosecutor decisions on Hit and Run charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.2% — in line with 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 — 53.1% of 64 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 64 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 | 22 | 1.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 4 | 5.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Hit and Run 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 | 44 | 45.5% | 0.0% |
| Black | 11 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 70.6% | 2.0% | 5.7 months |
| 2024 | 51 | 68.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| 2025 | 64 | 53.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 155 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 10 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
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% |
| Fraud | 122 | 74.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Hit and Run in Sumter County?
The guilty rate is 53.1% based on 64 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Hit and Run in Sumter County?
Adjudication is withheld in 46.9% 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 Hit and Run in Sumter County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $268 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
10.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 32.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Sumter County, Florida (2025). Based on 64 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run/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 · 64 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com