Stalking in Florida
3,710
Total Cases
61.1%
Guilty Rate
3.4%
Dismissal Rate
22.5%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 4 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 3,710 Stalking cases across 45 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 61.1% with a 3.4% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 22.5% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 4 months, with an average fine of $283.18.
Stalking by County
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | 277 | 62.8% | 23.1% | 3.2% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Miami-Dade | 254 | 53.1% | 35.4% | 2.4% | 2.0 years |
| Palm Beach | 251 | 61.8% | 16.7% | 0.8% | 11.1 months |
| Pinellas | 247 | 65.6% | 21.5% | 2.8% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Pasco | 237 | 66.2% | 20.7% | 1.7% | 2.0 years |
| Orange | 231 | 53.2% | 30.7% | 2.2% | 10.9 months |
| Volusia | 222 | 53.6% | 24.3% | 5.4% | 1 year |
| Hillsborough | 208 | 53.4% | 23.1% | 5.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Bay | 160 | 67.5% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 8.9 months |
| Broward | 140 | 56.4% | 35.7% | 4.3% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Duval | 132 | 64.4% | 26.5% | 3.8% | 7.8 months |
| Alachua | 105 | 63.8% | 21.9% | 3.8% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Escambia | 104 | 61.5% | 13.5% | 9.6% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Marion | 89 | 70.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| Leon | 79 | 51.9% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Santa Rosa | 72 | 55.6% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 2.2 years |
| Lake | 69 | 66.7% | 13.0% | 4.3% | 2.3 years |
| Sarasota | 63 | 55.6% | 25.4% | 4.8% | 1 year, 5 months |
| St. Lucie | 55 | 65.5% | 14.5% | 7.3% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Okaloosa | 49 | 38.8% | 16.3% | 4.1% | 10.3 months |
| Brevard | 48 | 56.2% | 27.1% | 2.1% | 1 year |
| Lee | 48 | 66.7% | 20.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Seminole | 48 | 39.6% | 33.3% | 10.4% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Manatee | 43 | 74.4% | 11.6% | 4.7% | 2.2 years |
| Osceola | 43 | 58.1% | 23.3% | 11.6% | 7.8 months |
| Monroe | 40 | 50.0% | 32.5% | 5.0% | 3.4 months |
| Clay | 38 | 63.2% | 28.9% | 5.3% | 8.2 months |
| St. Johns | 33 | 72.7% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Highlands | 32 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Martin | 32 | 78.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.3 months |
| Hernando | 30 | 66.7% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 10.7 months |
| Putnam | 22 | 81.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Collier | 21 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Okeechobee | 21 | 71.4% | 23.8% | 0.0% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Sumter | 20 | 70.0% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 years |
| Citrus | 19 | 73.7% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Walton | 19 | 63.2% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Baker | 17 | 82.4% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 10.4 months |
| Indian River | 17 | 64.7% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 10.7 months |
| Bradford | 15 | 73.3% | 26.7% | 0.0% | 7.7 months |
| Taylor | 14 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 11.3 months |
| Washington | 13 | 61.5% | 38.5% | 0.0% | 11.2 months |
| Charlotte | 11 | 90.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Desoto | 11 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Jackson | 11 | 36.4% | 54.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,103 | 61.9% | 4.1% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 1,197 | 64.1% | 3.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 1,373 | 57.5% | 3.2% | 1 year, 3 months |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Stalking is 61.1% based on 3,710 cases from 45 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Stalking in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Stalking is 3.4% across all Florida counties.
How does Stalking sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Stalking varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 45 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Stalking?
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 Stalking, adjudication is withheld in 22.5% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 3,710 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026