Perjury in Duval County, Florida
39 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, perjury prosecutions in Duval County involved only 39 cases, reflecting the rarity of this charge. Convictions reached 66.7 percent, with an additional 30.8 percent receiving withheld adjudication—a combined 97.5 percent facing guilt findings. Dismissals were rare at 2.6 percent, slightly above the perjury statewide rate of 1.8 percent. No cases were diverted. Perjury cases almost universally proceeded to guilt findings, distinguishing them sharply from "Other" offense outcomes.
Jail dominated confinement: 69.2 percent were incarcerated, but sentences were notably short. Median jail time was 5 days, while average sentence reached 265 days, indicating substantial variance with most receiving minimal confinement. Prison was imposed in only 5.1 percent. Fines averaged $150. Public defenders represented 35.9 percent and private counsel 25.6 percent, reflecting balanced representation compared to other charge types.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 91 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.1% — below the 43.8% 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 — 66.7% of 39 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 39 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 | 71 | 1.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 24 | 4.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Duval 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 | 19 | 63.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 19 | 73.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 69.4% | 1.6% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 44 | 72.7% | 0.0% | 4.9 months |
| 2025 | 39 | 66.7% | 2.6% | 8.8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 90 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 35 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 19 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 66.7% based on 39 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.8% 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 Perjury in Duval County?
The average sentence is 8.8 months, with an average fine of $150 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
35.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 25.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 39 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 39 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com