Probation Violation in Pasco County, Florida

312 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, probation violations in Pasco County resulted in convictions in the vast majority of cases. Only 1.6% were dismissed—well below the statewide average of 5.3%—while 84.6% ended in guilty verdicts and 10.3% received adjudication withheld. This pattern indicates aggressive prosecution of probation violations in Pasco County, with minimal dismissals and frequent formal guilt findings.

Among convicted defendants, just 15.7% faced jail time, averaging 138.4 days. Probation lengths averaged nearly one year. Public defenders represented 70.2% of defendants—the highest share observed—reflecting Pasco's larger population and corresponding public defense caseloads. The modest confinement rate combined with high conviction rates suggests Pasco prosecutors vigorously pursue violations but rely primarily on probation rather than incarceration.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

312
Total Cases (2025)
84.6%
Guilty Rate
10.3%
Withheld Rate
1.6%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 4.1% statewide, 2025
4.6 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
84.6% (264)
Withheld
10.3% (32)
Diversion
3.2% (10)
Dismissed
1.6% (5)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 84.6% of 312 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 312 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

4.6 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
6.0 months
Median Sentence
11.9 months
Avg Probation
0.0%
Prison Rate
15.7%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
County Jail 178 5.0 months
State Prison Facility 2 2.7 years

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Probation Violation sentencing in Pasco County.

III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Probation Violation in Pasco County?

The guilty rate is 84.6% based on 312 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Probation Violation in Pasco County?

Adjudication is withheld in 10.3% 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 Pasco County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.6 months (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

70.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 19.6% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2025)

219
Public Defender
89.5% guilty · 2.3% dismissed
61
Private Attorney
70.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
25
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
76.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 256 85.5% 2.0%
Black 44 79.5% 0.0%

Age Distribution (2025)

2.9%
Under 21
20.2%
21-29
40.7%
30-39
16.3%
40-49
12.5%
50-59
7.4%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 271 83.8% 0.4% 6.0 months
2024 234 76.9% 0.4% 4.8 months
2025 312 84.6% 1.6% 4.6 months

Quarterly detail

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.2%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.4%
4.8%
0.9%
0.0%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 817

Related Charges in Pasco County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 2,787 76.0% 0.4%
Traffic Offense 2,247 69.5% 0.8%
Battery 1,413 53.6% 2.7%
Larceny / Theft 1,266 64.5% 1.1%
Other 753 54.7% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 784 76.4% 1.1%
DUI 717 96.0% 2.4%
Trespassing 512 74.6% 4.5%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Probation Violation in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 312 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/probation-violation/pasco

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 312 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com