Stalking in Orange County, Florida
90 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Orange County handles stalking cases differently in 2025, favoring withheld adjudication outcomes. Only 48.9% of cases resulted in guilty verdicts — well below typical prosecution patterns — while withheld adjudication reached 35.6%, significantly above the statewide 21.2%. Dismissals were minimal at 2.2%. This suggests the State Attorney prioritizes keeping stalking convictions off defendants' records through deferred adjudication, reserving formal convictions for the most serious or repeat cases.
Sentences remain short, with median at just 2 months. Jail was the predominant confinement option at 58.9%, with prison rare at 12.2%. Public defenders represented 56.7% of defendants, with private counsel at 38.9%, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged defendant population. The reliance on withheld adjudication combined with short sentences reflects an approach emphasizing rehabilitative outcomes and record protection.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in Orange County makes it in front of a judge. Of 107 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 85.0% — 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 — 48.9% of 90 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 90 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 | 123 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 36 | 3.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Orange 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 | 57 | 54.4% | 1.8% |
| Black | 28 | 35.7% | 3.6% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 54.7% | 4.7% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 71 | 56.3% | 0.0% | 10.9 months |
| 2025 | 90 | 48.9% | 2.2% | 7.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 112 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 111 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,248 | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,290 | 65.2% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,001 | 56.9% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,533 | 37.8% | 8.5% |
| DUI | 1,432 | 54.7% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 1,251 | 59.0% | 9.0% |
| Battery | 1,333 | 44.3% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,190 | 56.6% | 4.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 48.9% based on 90 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 35.6% 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 Orange County?
The average sentence is 7.2 months, with an average fine of $359 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
56.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 38.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 90 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/orange
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 90 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com