Perjury in Volusia County, Florida
171 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Volusia County had the largest perjury docket among Florida counties with 171 cases. The guilty conviction rate was 64.9%, but notably, no cases were dismissed—significantly lower than the statewide dismissal rate of 1.8%. Adjudication withheld appeared in 32.2% of cases, well above the state average of 20.1%, suggesting judicial leniency in formal convictions. Diversion programs were used in only 1.8% of cases, well below the state average.
Volusia County imposed the longest sentences among perjury cases examined, averaging 427 days with a median of 150 days. Nearly two-thirds of defendants were confined—20.5% in prison and 42.1% in jail—with an average probation term of 763 days, the highest observed. Public defenders represented 63.7% of defendants, reflecting the serious nature and financial burden of these cases.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 64.9% of 171 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 171 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 191 | 4.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 100 | 2.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Volusia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 64.9% based on 171 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 32.2% 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 Volusia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 2 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
64.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 24.6% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 94 | 61.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 69 | 69.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 | 50.4% | 1.6% | 1 year, 3 months |
| 2024 | 150 | 61.3% | 1.3% | 1 year, 3 months |
| 2025 | 171 | 64.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 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 | 381 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 56 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 8 |
| NULL | NULL | 5 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,055 | 15.6% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,516 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,036 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 1,997 | 49.3% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,681 | 66.2% | 2.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,439 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 577 | 86.3% | 4.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 171 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 171 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com