Stalking in Monroe County, Florida
42 cases (2023-2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, Monroe County processed 42 stalking cases with markedly lenient outcomes relative to statewide. Guilty rate of just 61.9% trailed the typical stalking conviction pattern. Withheld adjudication at 26.2% exceeded statewide 20.8%, and dismissal at 4.8% surpassed statewide 3.2%. Diversion at 7.1% modestly exceeded statewide 6.2%. The cumulative pattern reflects prosecutorial restraint and judicial leniency toward stalking defendants.
Confinement was notably light—zero prison, 35.7% jail only. Median sentence was just 30 days. Probation averaged 523 days. Remarkably, 71.4% of defendants retained private attorneys versus 26.2% public defender, suggesting higher-income defendants characteristic of a tourist-driven island county. The prevalence of private counsel may correlate with the favorable outcomes observed.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 42 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 — 61.9% of 42 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 42 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 15 | 3.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Monroe County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 61.9% based on 42 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.2% 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 Monroe County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.4 months (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
26.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 71.4% 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 | 34 | 67.6% | 2.9% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 40.0% | 13.3% | 24 days |
| 2024 | 11 | 63.6% | 0.0% | 1.8 months |
| 2025 | 16 | 81.2% | 0.0% | 4.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 31 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 11 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 983 | 37.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 741 | 54.7% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 548 | 54.9% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 312 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 271 | 66.4% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 218 | 56.0% | 0.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Monroe County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 42 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 42 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com