Probation Violation in Brevard County, Florida

113
Total Cases
64.6%
Guilty Rate
4.4%
Withheld Rate
23.0%
Dismissal Rate
2.7 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 113 Probation Violation cases in Brevard County (2023-2025), 64.6% resulted in a guilty finding, 4.4% had adjudication withheld, and 23.0% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.7 months. 4.4% of defendants retained private counsel while 28.3% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
64.6% (73)
Withheld
4.4% (5)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
23.0% (26)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

2.7 months
Avg Sentence
2.0 months
Median Sentence
11.6 months
Avg Probation
0.0%
Prison Rate
52.2%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 59 2.7 months

Counsel Analysis

32
Public Defender
62.5% guilty · 15.6% dismissed
5
Private Attorney
80.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

Age Distribution

2.7%
Under 21
25.7%
21-29
30.1%
30-39
22.1%
40-49
15.0%
50-59
4.4%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 37 75.7% 5.4% 1.9 months
2024 56 51.8% 35.7% 3.0 months
2025 20 80.0% 20.0% 3.8 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
NULL NULL 113

Related Charges in Brevard County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 4,553 68.7% 1.7%
Other 3,158 28.3% 29.4%
Drug Possession 2,070 72.5% 0.8%
Larceny / Theft 1,623 65.6% 0.6%
DUI 1,533 59.7% 0.9%
Trespassing 1,103 83.7% 0.6%
Battery 1,080 59.7% 2.1%
Contempt of Court 1,011 11.4% 84.9%

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23.0% of Probation Violation cases in Brevard County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Probation Violation in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 64.6% based on 113 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Probation Violation in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.4% of cases. 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 Brevard County?
The average sentence is 2.7 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
28.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.4% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 113 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026