Perjury in Marion County, Florida
69 cases (2025) · Marion County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Marion County prosecuted 69 perjury cases with a 82.6% guilty conviction rate, substantially higher than the statewide average. Adjudication withheld occurred in 11.6% of cases—notably below the statewide rate of 20.1%—and diversion programs were used in 4.3%. Only 1.4% of cases were dismissed, 0.4 percentage points below the state average, indicating that Marion County's State Attorney pursues perjury charges aggressively.
Defendants convicted of perjury in Marion County faced an average sentence of 370 days with a median of 130 days. About 70% received confinement sentences split between prison (18.8%) and jail (52.2%), with an additional 670 days of probation on average. Most defendants—27.5%—relied on public defenders, while only 4.3% had private counsel, reflecting the charge's impact on lower-income populations.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Marion County makes it in front of a judge. Of 161 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.6% — 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 — 82.6% of 69 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 69 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 | 94 | 3.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 58 | 4.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Marion County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33 | 84.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 32 | 78.1% | 3.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 84.4% | 1.6% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 59 | 76.3% | 1.7% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 69 | 82.6% | 1.4% | 1 year |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 138 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 38 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 16 |
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% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,376 | 79.1% | 0.4% |
| 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% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Marion County?
The guilty rate is 82.6% based on 69 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Marion County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.6% 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 Marion County?
The average sentence is 1 year, with an average fine of $107 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
27.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Marion County, Florida (2025). Based on 69 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/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 · 69 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com