Stalking in Florida
987 cases (2025) · 45 counties · All charges
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
Based on 987 Stalking cases across Florida (2025), the statewide guilty rate is 57.4% with a 3.0% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 25.5% of cases. Among convicted defendants who received confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $254.
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Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
Counties ranked by stalking 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,112 | 62.4% | 4.2% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 1,197 | 65.1% | 3.2% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 1,341 | 59.7% | 3.2% | 1 year, 3 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts.
Monthly Trend — Stalking Dispositions Statewide
Court dispositions of Stalking 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 | 93 | 58.1% | 4.3% |
| 2024-08 | 116 | 70.7% | 2.6% |
| 2024-09 | 84 | 60.7% | 3.6% |
| 2024-10 | 124 | 69.4% | 3.2% |
| 2024-11 | 128 | 68.0% | 1.6% |
| 2024-12 | 77 | 71.4% | 2.6% |
| 2025-01 | 113 | 62.8% | 7.1% |
| 2025-02 | 123 | 61.0% | 6.5% |
| 2025-03 | 118 | 45.8% | 5.1% |
| 2025-04 | 116 | 67.2% | 0.0% |
| 2025-05 | 121 | 57.9% | 0.8% |
| 2025-06 | 114 | 65.8% | 3.5% |
| 2025-07 | 127 | 63.0% | 0.8% |
| 2025-08 | 108 | 60.2% | 2.8% |
| 2025-09 | 109 | 62.4% | 1.8% |
| 2025-10 | 119 | 64.7% | 1.7% |
| 2025-11 | 94 | 55.3% | 2.1% |
| 2025-12 | 125 | 54.4% | 4.8% |
Counts for recent months can rise slightly in later releases as courts report late dispositions. Data through FDLE's September 2026 release.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency — FloridaCourtFile.com
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 57.4% based on 987 cases from 45 counties (2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Stalking in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Stalking is 3.0% across all Florida counties (2025).
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 25.5% of cases statewide (2025).
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FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Florida (2025). Based on 987 public court records across 45 counties; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 987 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com