Kidnapping in Hendry County, Florida
24 cases (2023-2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Hendry County achieves conviction in 79.2 percent of kidnapping cases. Withheld adjudication does not occur, and dismissals are absent. Diversion is used in 8.3 percent of cases—double the statewide rate of 4.6 percent—allowing some defendants to avoid conviction through program completion.
Defendants receive sentences averaging seven years with 58 percent receiving prison time. Acquittals occur in 12.5 percent of cases. Hendry's reliance on diversion suggests the county views some kidnapping cases as suitable for alternatives to conviction, a rare approach for serious felonies.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 24 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 79.2% of 24 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 24 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) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 14 | 7.4 years |
| County Jail | 3 | 10.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Kidnapping sentencing in Hendry County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11 | 72.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 77.8% | 0.0% | 13.1 years |
| 2024 | 6 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 3.5 years |
| 2025 | 9 | 77.8% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 15 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 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). Kidnapping in Hendry County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 24 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/kidnapping/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 · 24 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com