Probation Violation in Florida
Based on 12,871 Probation Violation cases across 46 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 78.5% with a 4.0% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 7.0% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 5.0 months, with an average fine of $275.
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| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 1,333 | 88.1% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 6.7 months |
| Seminole | 1,163 | 21.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3.9 months |
| Marion | 946 | 92.5% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 3.0 months |
| Martin | 828 | 95.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.6 months |
| Pasco | 824 | 81.4% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 5.3 months |
| Alachua | 777 | 92.7% | 5.0% | 1.7% | 5.6 months |
| Volusia | 645 | 79.8% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 2.9 months |
| Nassau | 565 | 69.4% | 10.1% | 20.2% | 10.2 months |
| Palm Beach | 455 | 77.1% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 4.4 months |
| Hendry | 381 | 87.7% | 0.3% | 11.8% | 2.9 months |
| Sarasota | 352 | 90.1% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 9.4 months |
| Lake | 351 | 95.4% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.3 months |
| Bay | 307 | 88.6% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 2.7 months |
| Manatee | 306 | 86.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.9 months |
| Polk | 296 | 60.5% | 6.8% | 14.2% | 4.0 months |
| Hernando | 282 | 95.4% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.2 months |
| Citrus | 251 | 95.2% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 6.9 months |
| Miami-Dade | 243 | 30.5% | 18.5% | 45.3% | 8.5 months |
| St. Lucie | 234 | 92.7% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 7.3 months |
| Hillsborough | 211 | 78.2% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 4.5 months |
| Lee | 188 | 88.3% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 2.9 months |
| Orange | 152 | 61.8% | 24.3% | 3.3% | 4.3 months |
| Clay | 146 | 91.8% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 4.5 months |
| Sumter | 144 | 93.1% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 4.4 months |
| Duval | 140 | 45.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.1 months |
| Charlotte | 120 | 95.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.0 months |
| Collier | 119 | 93.3% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 5.5 months |
| Brevard | 113 | 64.6% | 4.4% | 23.0% | 2.7 months |
| Broward | 113 | 64.6% | 31.0% | 4.4% | 3.6 months |
| Osceola | 110 | 81.8% | 13.6% | 0.9% | 3.2 months |
| Indian River | 106 | 96.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.1 months |
| Santa Rosa | 103 | 87.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 4.9 months |
| Leon | 89 | 56.2% | 9.0% | 4.5% | 4.2 months |
| Okeechobee | 74 | 86.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 3.8 months |
| Putnam | 74 | 97.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 3.0 months |
| Okaloosa | 72 | 76.4% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 4.0 months |
| St. Johns | 60 | 81.7% | 10.0% | 3.3% | 3.0 months |
| Highlands | 59 | 47.5% | 0.0% | 52.5% | 3.8 months |
| Levy | 31 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.3 months |
| Monroe | 25 | 92.0% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 months |
| Bradford | 18 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.0 months |
| Walton | 15 | 93.3% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 4.1 months |
| Franklin | 14 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.7 months |
| Baker | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 2.3 months |
| Desoto | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 4.4 months |
| Wakulla | 10 | 60.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% | 3.6 months |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,900 | 77.9% | 4.0% | 4.6 months |
| 2024 | 4,393 | 78.1% | 4.4% | 4.8 months |
| 2025 | 4,559 | 79.2% | 3.7% | 5.3 months |
Related Florida Statute
§ 948.06 — Probation Violation
Florida Statute § 948.06 addresses violations of probation conditions and establishes the procedures for handling probationers who fail to comply with court-ordered terms. The statute grants courts broad authority to revoke, modify, or continue probation based on the nature and severity of the violation.
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 12,871 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026