Probation Violation in Lee County, Florida
69 cases (2025) · Lee County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Lee County prosecuted 67 probation violations with 92.5 percent convictions—the highest rate shown—and 4.5 percent dismissals, closer to statewide 5.2 percent. Withheld adjudication dropped to 1.5 percent, far below statewide 7.0 percent, indicating judges favored formal convictions over deferred adjudication. Diversion reached only 1.5 percent. The high conviction rate combined with minimal withheld adjudication reveals the most conviction-focused approach among probation violation counties.
Sentences averaged 96.8 days with median 66 days. Eighty-two percent were jailed—the highest confinement rate shown. Only 6.0 percent had private counsel and 13.4 percent public defenders, implying approximately 80 percent self-represented—indicating a vulnerable, underrepresented defendant population. Lee County's enforcement is the most severe and least protective of defendant resources shown.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Probation Violation charge in Lee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 3,737 prosecutor decisions on Probation Violation charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 92.5% — above the 37.5% 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 — 92.8% of 69 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 69 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 | 154 | 3.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Probation Violation sentencing in Lee County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Probation Violation in Lee County?
The guilty rate is 92.8% based on 69 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Probation Violation in Lee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 1.4% 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 Lee County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.2 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
8.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 60 | 95.0% | 1.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 92.2% | 3.3% | 2.5 months |
| 2024 | 56 | 83.9% | 7.1% | 4.0 months |
| 2025 | 69 | 92.8% | 4.3% | 3.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 215 |
Related Charges in Lee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 4,155 | 67.9% | 0.2% |
| Drug Possession | 2,127 | 78.6% | 0.1% |
| DUI | 1,320 | 98.9% | 0.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 999 | 83.0% | 0.7% |
| Resisting Officer | 700 | 85.0% | 1.9% |
| Battery | 717 | 74.2% | 2.8% |
| Trespassing | 481 | 85.0% | 5.8% |
| Other | 490 | 73.7% | 1.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Probation Violation in Lee County, Florida (2025). Based on 69 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/probation-violation/lee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Lee 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 · 69 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com