Larceny / Theft in Marion County, Florida
1,376 cases (2025) · Marion County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Marion County prosecuted 1,376 larceny cases with outcomes that heavily favored conviction. Defendants faced a 79.1% guilty rate and 17.4% withheld adjudication rate, combining for 96.5% conviction-level outcomes—well above the statewide average. Marion's dismissal rate of 0.4% falls significantly below the statewide average of 1.7%, and defendants rarely accessed diversion programs (2.8% versus statewide 8.7%), indicating the State Attorney prioritizes prosecution over alternative resolution.
Median sentences were light at 90 days, though averages reached 307.7 days, suggesting a mix of shorter and lengthier cases. Jail confinement was high at 62.6%, with prison at 14.4%. The public defender handled 57.6% of cases while only 5.7% retained private counsel, reflecting the charge's financial barriers and defendant demographics.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Marion County makes it in front of a judge. Of 3,587 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.2% — 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 — 79.1% of 1,376 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,376 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 | 2,537 | 3.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 690 | 3.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Marion 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 | 837 | 79.7% | 0.5% |
| Black | 384 | 78.6% | 0.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,192 | 82.0% | 0.0% | 10.9 months |
| 2024 | 1,479 | 84.3% | 0.5% | 10.4 months |
| 2025 | 1,376 | 79.1% | 0.4% | 10.2 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 1,750 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1,280 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 943 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 64 |
| Felony | First Degree | 10 |
Related Charges in Marion County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,396 | 66.3% | 15.3% |
| Drug Possession | 2,736 | 74.3% | 2.6% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,081 | 61.0% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 806 | 66.4% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 735 | 83.0% | 0.8% |
| Trespassing | 555 | 82.7% | 0.2% |
| DUI | 431 | 99.3% | 0.2% |
| Sex Offense | 581 | 91.9% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Marion County?
The guilty rate is 79.1% based on 1,376 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Marion County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.4% 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 Marion County?
The average sentence is 10.2 months, with an average fine of $151 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
57.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Marion County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,376 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/marion
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Marion 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 · 1,376 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com