Perjury in Florida
4,856
Total Cases
67.3%
Guilty Rate
1.9%
Dismissal Rate
21.7%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 8 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 4,856 Perjury cases across 55 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 67.3% with a 1.9% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 21.7% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $613.
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| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia | 455 | 58.9% | 37.1% | 0.9% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Miami-Dade | 402 | 55.7% | 26.6% | 1.2% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Bay | 268 | 74.3% | 11.9% | 2.6% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Pinellas | 253 | 70.4% | 17.0% | 4.3% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Palm Beach | 219 | 62.6% | 11.9% | 0.5% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Marion | 193 | 80.8% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Hillsborough | 186 | 54.8% | 21.0% | 2.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Sarasota | 180 | 69.4% | 18.9% | 2.2% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Broward | 159 | 56.6% | 36.5% | 4.4% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Orange | 158 | 54.4% | 32.3% | 3.8% | 9.2 months |
| Polk | 154 | 63.0% | 26.6% | 0.0% | 5.2 months |
| Duval | 147 | 70.1% | 27.9% | 1.4% | 1 year, 3 months |
| St. Lucie | 146 | 79.5% | 11.6% | 4.1% | 2.3 years |
| Escambia | 132 | 84.8% | 9.8% | 4.5% | 2.4 years |
| Pasco | 113 | 59.3% | 29.2% | 2.7% | 3.6 years |
| Okaloosa | 102 | 67.6% | 16.7% | 3.9% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Manatee | 84 | 69.0% | 20.2% | 3.6% | 2.6 years |
| Leon | 82 | 72.0% | 12.2% | 1.2% | 2.1 years |
| Putnam | 82 | 72.0% | 24.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Lee | 79 | 70.9% | 22.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Seminole | 79 | 57.0% | 32.9% | 1.3% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Charlotte | 74 | 86.5% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Monroe | 66 | 47.0% | 30.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Osceola | 55 | 70.9% | 25.5% | 0.0% | 4.5 months |
| Santa Rosa | 52 | 75.0% | 21.2% | 0.0% | 8.5 months |
| Lake | 50 | 70.0% | 20.0% | 4.0% | 2.1 years |
| Sumter | 49 | 81.6% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Holmes | 48 | 85.4% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Nassau | 48 | 77.1% | 20.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Indian River | 47 | 72.3% | 17.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Desoto | 46 | 84.8% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| Hernando | 43 | 69.8% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Alachua | 42 | 78.6% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| Brevard | 39 | 66.7% | 28.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Okeechobee | 39 | 79.5% | 15.4% | 5.1% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Columbia | 38 | 81.6% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 4.7 years |
| Martin | 38 | 71.1% | 26.3% | 2.6% | 1 year, 5 months |
| St. Johns | 37 | 67.6% | 27.0% | 2.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Hendry | 34 | 61.8% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 3.2 years |
| Levy | 33 | 84.8% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 2.2 years |
| Collier | 30 | 50.0% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| Clay | 29 | 75.9% | 20.7% | 0.0% | 8.4 months |
| Highlands | 29 | 82.8% | 10.3% | 3.4% | 3.1 years |
| Hardee | 26 | 73.1% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 2.0 years |
| Washington | 25 | 64.0% | 36.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Dixie | 24 | 66.7% | 25.0% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Taylor | 24 | 83.3% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| Citrus | 21 | 52.4% | 38.1% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Jackson | 17 | 76.5% | 23.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Walton | 17 | 64.7% | 23.5% | 11.8% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Bradford | 16 | 62.5% | 37.5% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Suwannee | 14 | 92.9% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Jefferson | 12 | 58.3% | 41.7% | 0.0% | 2.7 months |
| Union | 11 | 72.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% | 4.5 years |
| Baker | 10 | 70.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,599 | 67.2% | 2.1% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2024 | 1,557 | 67.2% | 1.7% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 1,653 | 67.4% | 2.1% | 1 year, 7 months |
Related Florida Statute
§ 837.02 — Perjury
Florida Statute § 837.02 criminalizes the act of making false statements while under oath in an official proceeding. This includes lying during depositions, court testimony, sworn affidavits, or any other legally administered oath.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Perjury is 67.3% based on 4,856 cases from 55 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Perjury in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Perjury is 1.9% across all Florida counties.
How does Perjury sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Perjury varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 55 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Perjury?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Perjury, adjudication is withheld in 21.7% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 4,856 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026