Perjury in Sumter County, Florida
49 cases (2023-2025) · Sumter County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Perjury prosecutions in Sumter County result in conviction at notably high rates. The guilty verdict rate of 81.6 percent substantially exceeds the statewide average, while the withheld adjudication rate of 12.2 percent falls well below the statewide average of 20.5 percent. This means defendants in Sumter County face steeper odds of formal conviction compared to perjury defendants statewide. Dismissals occur in just 2 percent of cases, slightly higher than the statewide rate of 1.7 percent. The diversion rate of 4.1 percent trails the statewide average of 6.2 percent, suggesting fewer perjury defendants access pre-trial diversion programs locally. No acquittals occurred in the 49 cases examined.
Sentences tend toward substantial penalties. The median sentence spans one year, though the average of 671 days reflects cases with longer terms, and 26.5 percent of defendants receive prison time while 30.6 percent receive jail time. Probation sentences average 767 days, often paired with confinement. The average fine of $673.81 adds financial consequences. Representation patterns show 32.7 percent of defendants used public defenders compared to only 6.1 percent who retained private counsel, indicating most perjury defendants in Sumter County qualify as indigent.
Figures cover 49 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Sumter County makes it in front of a judge. Of 61 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.8% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 81.6% of 49 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 49 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 15 | 6.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 14 | 3.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Sumter County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 28 | 75.0% | 3.6% |
| Black | 18 | 94.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 85.7% | 4.8% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 16 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 12 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 42 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 4 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Sumter County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,098 | 62.6% | 0.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 853 | 76.4% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 341 | 66.9% | 1.5% |
| Other | 263 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 299 | 75.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 143 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 154 | 99.4% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 122 | 74.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Sumter County?
The guilty rate is 81.6% based on 49 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Sumter County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.2% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Sumter County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $674 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
32.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.1% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Sumter County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 49 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/sumter
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Sumter 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 · 49 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com