Stalking in Escambia County, Florida
96 cases (2023-2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Escambia County dismisses stalking charges substantially more often than the state average. While 66.7% of defendants are convicted, 10.4% of cases are dismissed—more than three times the statewide dismissal rate of 3.2%. Adjudication withheld occurs in 14.6% of cases, below the statewide rate of 20.7%, while diversion is minimal at 2.1% compared to 6.4% statewide. These patterns suggest Escambia County's prosecution of stalking charges is more selective, potentially reflecting dismissals on legal grounds or prosecutorial discretion around case viability.
Sentences in Escambia County are moderate, with a median of 120 days and average of 439 days. Prison time is imposed in only 6.2% of cases while jail time affects 17.7%. The average fine of $640 modestly exceeds other counties. Notably, only 8.3% of defendants in this dataset appear to have counsel representation, an unusually low figure that may reflect incomplete data collection.
Figures cover 96 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 Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 176 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 65.9% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 66.7% of 96 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 96 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 | 17 | 4.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 6 | 3.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Escambia County.
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 | 55 | 65.5% | 10.9% |
| Black | 38 | 65.8% | 10.5% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 71.9% | 6.2% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 36 | 66.7% | 11.1% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 28 | 60.7% | 14.3% | 10.9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 41 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 40 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 15 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,106 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,265 | 74.6% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,736 | 68.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,545 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 858 | 60.6% | 14.5% |
| Trespassing | 677 | 83.6% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 612 | 77.0% | 8.2% |
| Fraud | 338 | 71.6% | 9.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 66.7% based on 96 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.6% 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 Escambia County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $640 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
7.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Escambia County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 96 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/escambia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 96 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com