Stalking in Brevard County, Florida
49 cases (2023-2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Brevard County handles stalking charges with an emphasis on non-conviction outcomes. The guilty rate of 55.1% reflects significant dismissals and withheld adjudications. The dismissal rate of 4.1% slightly exceeds the statewide average of 3.2%, and the withheld rate of 26.5% surpasses the statewide 20.7%, meaning many defendants escape conviction records. Diversion programs are offered in 8.2% of cases, higher than the statewide average of 6.4%.
Brevard stalking cases result in minimal incarceration. Only 8.2% receive prison sentences and 18.4% receive jail sentences, with an average custody duration of just one year. Probation periods average 1.5 years. Most defendants are not represented by counsel recorded in the data, though about 20% use public defenders.
Figures cover 49 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 296 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 72.6% — above 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 55.1% of 49 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 49 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 9 | 5.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 4 | 2.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 42.9% | 14.3% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2024 | 19 | 63.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 16 | 56.2% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 49 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 55.1% based on 49 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.5% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Brevard County?
The average sentence is 1 year (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
20.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.2% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Brevard County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 49 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 49 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com