Stalking in Collier County, Florida
21 cases (2023-2025) · Collier County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Stalking prosecutions in Collier County show notably high conviction rates compared to statewide patterns. Of 21 cases, 71.4 percent resulted in guilty verdicts and 28.6 percent ended with adjudication withheld—meaning nearly all defendants faced a finding of guilt. Statewide, dismissals occur in 3 percent of stalking cases; Collier County recorded zero dismissals, suggesting the State Attorney's office pursues these cases aggressively and the county's cases meet a higher threshold for prosecution. The withheld adjudication rate slightly exceeds the statewide average of 20.9 percent, indicating judges occasionally spare convictions on records, but Collier County recorded no diversion outcomes despite a statewide diversion rate of 7.1 percent.
Sentences in Collier County averaged 499 days with a median of 548 days, reflecting sustained confinement periods. However, most defendants—76.2 percent—avoided prison or jail time, instead receiving probation averaging 502 days. Two-thirds of defendants hired private attorneys, a higher proportion than public defender representation, which may reflect the county's demographic composition or case complexity.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 21 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 71.4% of 21 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 21 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 1 year, 10 months |
| County Jail | 2 | 8.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Collier County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 71.4% based on 21 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 28.6% 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 Collier County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
28.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 66.7% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2024 | 8 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 0 days |
| 2025 | 5 | 40.0% | 0.0% | 8.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 15 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,203 | 43.1% | 30.1% |
| Drug Possession | 926 | 69.7% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 678 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 499 | 58.9% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 369 | 55.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 386 | 68.9% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Collier County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 21 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier 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 · 21 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com