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.

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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

Related Florida Statute

§ 784.048 — Stalking
Florida Statute § 784.048 criminalizes stalking, which involves willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following, harassing, or cyberstalking another person. The statute also covers aggravated stalking when committed after an injunction, with a weapon, or against a child under 16.

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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