Resisting Officer in Duval County, Florida
2,076 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Duval County, Florida's largest jurisdiction, prosecutes Resisting Officer charges with intensity. In 2025, 81.3% of defendants were convicted and another 16.9% received withheld adjudication, meaning conviction resulted in 98% of cases. The dismissal rate is 0.2%, far below Florida's 2.1% statewide average. Diversion is rare at 1.3% versus 5% statewide, indicating the State Attorney prioritizes formal conviction over rehabilitation pathways.
The median jail sentence is just 15 days, but the average of 82 days signals longer terms in some cases. Over 83% of defendants serve jail time. Average probation spans 441 days. Nearly half use public defenders; fines average $133.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Resisting Officer charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 5,229 prosecutor decisions on Resisting Officer charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.3% — below the 26.5% 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 — 81.3% of 2,076 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,076 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 | 4,712 | 2.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 171 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Duval County.
Counsel Analysis (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,400 | 83.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 653 | 77.8% | 0.2% |
| Asian | 19 | 52.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,904 | 77.7% | 0.1% | 3.8 months |
| 2024 | 2,159 | 77.9% | 0.2% | 3.8 months |
| 2025 | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% | 2.7 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 5,354 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 540 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 236 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 4 |
| Felony | Life | 1 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
| Weapons Offense | 591 | 88.7% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 81.3% based on 2,076 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.9% 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 Resisting Officer in Duval County?
The average sentence is 2.7 months, with an average fine of $133 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
49.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 14.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 2,076 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 2,076 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com