Sex Offense in Volusia County, Florida
579 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Volusia County prosecuted sex offenses at slightly above-average dismissal rates. The 86.0% guilty rate paired with a 4.3% dismissal rate exceeded the statewide average of 2.8%, suggesting this circuit's State Attorney declines prosecution more often than peers. Withheld adjudications occurred in 3.3% of cases, below the statewide 4.2%, and diversion resolved 0.9%, limiting alternatives to conviction.
Sentences averaged 4,612 days with a median of 2,922 days. Prison confinement occurred in 40.9% of cases, jail in 13.3%. Public defenders represented 50.1% while 46.1% retained private counsel, a balanced distribution suggesting a mixed-income defendant population.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 86.0% of 579 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 579 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 1,156 | 29.0 years |
| County Jail | 195 | 3.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Sex Offense sentencing in Volusia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 519 | 86.3% | 4.6% |
| Black | 49 | 81.6% | 2.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 676 | 90.2% | 3.6% | 21.0 years |
| 2024 | 760 | 92.4% | 2.2% | 35.6 years |
| 2025 | 579 | 86.0% | 4.3% | 12.6 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 1,486 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 184 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 155 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 78 |
| NULL | NULL | 34 |
| Felony | Life | 30 |
| Felony | First Degree | 23 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 15 |
| Felony | Capital | 10 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,058 | 15.7% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,517 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,037 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 2,011 | 49.0% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,690 | 65.9% | 2.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,440 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Fraud | 666 | 65.9% | 5.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Sex Offense in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 86.0% based on 579 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Sex Offense in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.3% 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 Sex Offense in Volusia County?
The average sentence is 12.6 years, with an average fine of $151 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
50.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 46.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Sex Offense in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 579 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/sex-offense/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 579 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com