Sex Offense in Florida
15,578 cases (2025) · 65 counties · All charges
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Based on 15,578 Sex Offense cases across Florida (2025), the statewide guilty rate is 83.8% with a 2.4% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 5.0% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 13.0 years, with an average fine of $1,219.
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Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
Counties ranked by sex offense case volume; the rate shown is each county's dismissal rate for the window marked. Click any county for its full outcome breakdown — guilty and withheld rates, sentencing, and trends.
All Florida countiesYear-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends — statewide
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,190 | 84.3% | 2.8% | 24.7 years |
| 2024 | 14,318 | 84.1% | 2.5% | 13.3 years |
| 2025 | 15,767 | 83.9% | 2.4% | 13.0 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts.
Monthly Trend — Sex Offense Dispositions Statewide
Court dispositions of Sex Offense charges across Florida, month by month. FloridaCourtFile refreshes this data monthly from FDLE's Criminal Justice Data Transparency releases — no other public source tracks Florida charge outcomes at this cadence.
| Month | Dispositions | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 1,007 | 82.9% | 1.5% |
| 2024-08 | 1,335 | 87.6% | 2.8% |
| 2024-09 | 1,146 | 69.5% | 0.6% |
| 2024-10 | 1,120 | 85.4% | 4.1% |
| 2024-11 | 1,087 | 81.7% | 3.1% |
| 2024-12 | 791 | 82.2% | 2.0% |
| 2025-01 | 1,355 | 87.3% | 1.9% |
| 2025-02 | 1,214 | 77.3% | 2.5% |
| 2025-03 | 1,159 | 79.3% | 4.5% |
| 2025-04 | 1,242 | 89.3% | 1.5% |
| 2025-05 | 1,713 | 80.2% | 2.5% |
| 2025-06 | 1,142 | 88.4% | 0.7% |
| 2025-07 | 1,327 | 83.6% | 2.7% |
| 2025-08 | 1,259 | 80.6% | 4.6% |
| 2025-09 | 1,359 | 80.3% | 1.8% |
| 2025-10 | 1,556 | 88.0% | 0.3% |
| 2025-11 | 1,150 | 87.6% | 3.7% |
| 2025-12 | 1,321 | 84.6% | 2.8% |
Counts for recent months can rise slightly in later releases as courts report late dispositions. Data through FDLE's July 2026 release.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency — FloridaCourtFile.com
Related Florida Statute
§ 794 / § 800 (various) — Sex Offense
Florida Statutes § 794 and § 800 (various sections) criminalize a broad range of sexual offenses including sexual battery, lewd and lascivious conduct, and unlawful sexual activity with minors. These statutes establish severe penalties that vary based on the victim's age, the defendant's age, and the specific nature of the sexual conduct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Sex Offense in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Sex Offense is 83.8% based on 15,578 cases from 65 counties (2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Sex Offense in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Sex Offense is 2.4% across all Florida counties (2025).
How does Sex Offense sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Sex Offense varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 65 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Sex Offense?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Sex Offense, adjudication is withheld in 5.0% of cases statewide (2025).
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FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Sex Offense in Florida (2025). Based on 15,578 public court records across 65 counties; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/sex-offense
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 15,578 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com