Probation Violation in Alachua County, Florida
289 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Alachua County probation violation defendants faced steep odds. Guilty verdicts occurred in 94.8% of the 289 cases, with dismissals in just 3.8%—1.4 percentage points below the statewide 5.2% average. Withheld adjudication and diversion were nearly absent at 0.7% and 0.3% respectively, far below statewide rates. This pattern reflects a prosecution-heavy stance on probation violations, leaving few alternatives to conviction.
Confinement outcomes were severe: 81.0% of defendants received jail sentences averaging 191 days. Average probation following confinement ran 348 days. Remarkably, private counsel appeared in just 0.7% of cases, and public defender representation was sparse at 12.5%, suggesting many defendants proceeded without counsel or faced significant barriers to representation. Fines were minimal at $9.04 on average.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Probation Violation charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 890 prosecutor decisions on Probation Violation charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 3.7% — below the 37.8% 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 — 94.8% of 289 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 289 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 | 590 | 5.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Probation Violation sentencing in Alachua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 225 | 99.6% | 0.0% |
| White | 64 | 78.1% | 17.2% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 148 | 97.3% | 0.0% | 5.5 months |
| 2024 | 345 | 89.0% | 0.6% | 5.1 months |
| 2025 | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% | 6.4 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 782 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Other | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Fraud | 225 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Probation Violation in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 94.8% based on 289 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Probation Violation in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.7% 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 Probation Violation in Alachua County?
The average sentence is 6.4 months, with an average fine of $9 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
12.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Probation Violation in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 289 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/probation-violation/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua 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 · 289 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com