Stalking in Clay County, Florida

Stalking cases in Clay County result in conviction at notably higher rates than the statewide pattern. The 63.2% guilty rate combined with a 28.9% adjudication withheld rate means 92.1% of cases end in a finding of guilt. That compares to a statewide dismissal rate of 3.0%, making Clay County's 5.3% dismissal rate still above average—suggesting some cases do not proceed to trial or resolve favorably. The withheld adjudication rate exceeds the statewide average of 20.9%, indicating judges in Clay County frequently use this outcome to spare defendants a formal conviction record. Diversion opportunities appear limited; only 2.6% of stalking defendants accessed pre-trial programs against a statewide average of 7.1%.

Sentences tend toward probation rather than incarceration. The median sentence of 100 days contrasts sharply with the mean of 247.5 days, reflecting a distribution heavily weighted toward shorter terms. Jail confinement affected 42.1% of defendants while prison time occurred in 7.9% of cases. Probation averaged 483.5 days—roughly 16 months—suggesting close supervision and monitoring as the standard penalty structure. Average fines remain modest at $385.93.