Stalking in Duval County, Florida
49 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Duval County's stalking prosecutions in 2025 align closely with statewide patterns. The guilty rate was 61.2%, and withheld adjudication — which protects the conviction record — occurred in 22.4% of cases, matching the statewide average of 21.2%. Dismissals reached 6.1%, above the 3.2% statewide rate. This outcome mix reflects typical stalking case handling: significant rates of non-conviction or conviction-waived resolutions alongside formal guilty verdicts.
Sentences are notably shorter than in sex offense cases. The average sentence was approximately 7 months, with median 4 months. Jail confinement was the primary carceral outcome at 53.1% of cases, while prison was rare at 10.2%. The public defender represented 53.1% of defendants, with private counsel at 34.7%, reflecting the mix of economic circumstances among stalking defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 99 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 44.4% — in line with 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 — 61.2% of 49 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 49 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 | 67 | 3.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 16 | 2.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Duval County.
Counsel Analysis (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 64.3% | 3.6% |
| Black | 17 | 58.8% | 11.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 71.1% | 2.2% | 9.0 months |
| 2024 | 39 | 64.1% | 2.6% | 8.6 months |
| 2025 | 49 | 61.2% | 6.1% | 7.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 92 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 41 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 61.2% based on 49 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.4% 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 Duval County?
The average sentence is 7.2 months, with an average fine of $200 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
53.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 34.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 49 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com