Probation Violation in Nassau County, Florida
323 cases (2025) · Nassau County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Nassau County handled 323 probation violation cases with strikingly lenient dismissal patterns. Dismissals occurred in 19.5% of cases—14.3 percentage points above the statewide 5.2%—suggesting judges or prosecutors frequently find violations insufficiently proven. Guilty findings reached 68.4%, while 11.8% received adjudication withheld. Diversion was unavailable in this dataset. Nassau's approach diverges sharply from peers, offering substantially higher odds of case dismissal.
When convictions were imposed, sentences were moderate. Average sentences reached 355.6 days, but the median of just 122 days reveals most defendants received far lighter punishment—a wide gap suggesting occasional severe cases pulled the average upward. Probation averaged 668 days. Prison affected 13.9% and jail 34.7%, making this among the least carceral counties for probation violations.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 68.4% of 323 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 323 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 | 207 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 65 | 2.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Probation Violation sentencing in Nassau 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 | 261 | 68.2% | 18.4% |
| Black | 51 | 66.7% | 25.5% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 75.6% | 17.8% | 7.1 months |
| 2024 | 169 | 68.0% | 23.1% | 8.1 months |
| 2025 | 323 | 68.4% | 19.5% | 11.8 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 | 578 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Nassau County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 474 | 25.9% | 1.9% |
| Drug Possession | 349 | 72.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 246 | 77.6% | 2.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 176 | 79.0% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 155 | 97.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 90 | 70.0% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 91 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 64 | 85.9% | 0.0% |
Was Your Case Dismissed?
19.5% of Probation Violation cases in Nassau 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 Nassau County?
The guilty rate is 68.4% based on 323 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Probation Violation in Nassau County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.8% 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 Nassau County?
The average sentence is 11.8 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 Nassau County, Florida (2025). Based on 323 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/probation-violation/nassau
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Nassau 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 · 323 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com