Stalking in Duval County, Florida
48 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, stalking cases in Duval County resulted in varied outcomes across 48 cases: 62.5% were convicted, 22.9% received adjudication withheld, and 6.2% were dismissed — slightly above the statewide dismissal rate of 3.2%. The withheld adjudication rate of 22.9% closely tracked the statewide average of 20.8%, suggesting Duval's courts apply this outcome consistently with broader judicial practice. The moderate dismissal rate indicates some case attrition, perhaps reflecting evidentiary challenges in stalking prosecutions.
Among those with confinement outcomes, sentences averaged 217 days, with a median of 120 days. Jail time accounted for 54.2% of confinement, while only 10.4% received prison sentences. Probation averaged 795 days. Counsel representation showed 52.1% with public defenders and 35.4% with private attorneys, indicating that many stalking defendants could not afford private counsel.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 98 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 44.9% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 62.5% of 48 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 48 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 62.5% based on 48 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.9% 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?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 7.2 months, with an average fine of $200 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
52.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 35.4% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 27 | 66.7% | 3.7% |
| Black | 17 | 58.8% | 11.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 71.1% | 2.2% | 9.0 months |
| 2024 | 39 | 64.1% | 2.6% | 8.6 months |
| 2025 | 48 | 62.5% | 6.2% | 7.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 91 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 41 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,131 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,904 | 74.0% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,440 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.5% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 48 public court records; last updated September 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 · 48 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com