Probation Violation in Hendry County, Florida
136 cases (2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hendry County probation violation cases showed the most lenient dismissal rate among all counties examined: 11.0% of the 136 defendants saw charges dismissed, 5.8 percentage points above the statewide 5.2% average. Guilty verdicts still dominated at 89.0%, but the elevated dismissal rate and complete absence of withheld adjudication suggest prosecutors and courts exercise greater discretion in case evaluation here.
Sentences were markedly shorter than peer counties: average confinement of 86 days and median of 60 days. Jail confinement occurred in 68.4% of cases—lower than Citrus, Alachua, and other restrictive counties. Average probation ran 189 days, significantly shorter than statewide patterns. This profile suggests Hendry County's State Attorney exercises greater proportionality in probation violation enforcement, resulting in lighter sentences and higher dismissal rates that benefit defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Probation Violation charge in Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 498 prosecutor decisions on Probation Violation charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 88.6% — above 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 — 89.0% of 136 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 136 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 | 217 | 2.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 1 year |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Probation Violation sentencing in Hendry County.
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 | 61 | 91.8% | 8.2% |
| Black | 44 | 88.6% | 11.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 88.3% | 10.8% | 3.5 months |
| 2024 | 125 | 85.6% | 13.6% | 2.5 months |
| 2025 | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% | 2.8 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 336 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 45 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 696 | 57.5% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 379 | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 119 | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 156 | 69.2% | 0.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 115 | 68.7% | 0.9% |
| DUI | 76 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Probation Violation in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 89.0% based on 136 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Probation Violation in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Hendry County?
The average sentence is 2.8 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Probation Violation in Hendry County, Florida (2025). Based on 136 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/probation-violation/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 136 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com