Stalking in Alachua County, Florida
34 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Alachua County handled 34 stalking cases with outcomes close to statewide norms on some measures but notably divergent on others. The guilty rate of 70.6% was moderate, and withheld adjudication at 20.6% aligned with the statewide average of 21.2%, a Florida-specific outcome where guilt is found but not formally adjudicated, leaving the defendant without a conviction on record. However, the dismissal rate of 0% fell sharply below the statewide average of 3.2%, suggesting Alachua prosecutors rarely drop stalking charges once filed.
Sentencing outcomes reflected lighter penalties than sex offenses: average sentence of approximately 1.6 years, with 29.4% incarcerated in county jail and 17.6% in prison. Pre-trial diversion programs, which allow program completion to avoid conviction, were available in 2.9% of cases, compared to 6.3% statewide.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 89 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.7% — below the 41.8% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 70.6% of 34 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 26 | 5.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 21 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Alachua County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 15 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 64.7% | 2.9% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2024 | 37 | 62.2% | 8.1% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2025 | 34 | 70.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 71 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 34 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Other | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 70.6% based on 34 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 20.6% 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 Stalking in Alachua County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $47 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
41.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 29.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 34 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua 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 · 34 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com