Larceny / Theft in Citrus County, Florida
293 cases (2025) · Citrus County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, 293 larceny cases in Citrus County produced outcomes closely aligned with statewide norms—75.8% guilty, 15% withheld adjudication, and 7.8% diversion. The dismissal rate (0.7%) ran slightly below statewide average (1.7%). The high volume and moderate outcomes suggest Citrus processes these cases with consistency and without unusual prosecution intensity.
Sentences were short—averaging 219 days (median 61 days)—with most confinement to jail (53.6%) rather than prison (7.8%), reflecting shorter detention for lower-level theft. Public defenders represented 69.6% of cases, indicating a predominantly indigent defendant population.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Citrus County makes it in front of a judge. Of 633 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.5% — below the 23.7% 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 — 75.8% of 293 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 293 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 | 379 | 3.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 138 | 3.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Citrus 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 | 277 | 76.2% | 0.7% |
| Black | 10 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 301 | 73.1% | 1.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2024 | 267 | 76.4% | 1.5% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 293 | 75.8% | 0.7% | 7.3 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 | 304 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 290 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 254 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 11 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Citrus County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,863 | 41.3% | 14.5% |
| Drug Possession | 943 | 71.3% | 0.7% |
| Traffic Offense | 708 | 74.0% | 0.7% |
| Battery | 420 | 57.1% | 4.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 249 | 75.1% | 2.4% |
| DUI | 172 | 99.4% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 129 | 83.7% | 0.8% |
| Sex Offense | 129 | 96.1% | 1.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Citrus County?
The guilty rate is 75.8% based on 293 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Citrus County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.0% 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 Larceny / Theft in Citrus County?
The average sentence is 7.3 months, with an average fine of $224 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
69.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Citrus County, Florida (2025). Based on 293 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/citrus
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Citrus 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 · 293 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com