Stalking in Orange County, Florida
90 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Orange County handled 90 stalking cases with markedly greater leniency than Charlotte County. Only 50% of defendants were convicted; 34.4% had adjudication withheld (nearly 14 points above the statewide 20.8% average), and 3.3% were acquitted. This reflects a local approach favoring outcome alternatives to formal conviction, with dismissals rare at 2.2%.
Sentenced defendants faced minimal confinement: the median was 63 days, with only 12.2% sent to prison and 58.9% to jail. Probation supervision averaged 701 days and became the primary sanction for those convicted. Public defenders and private attorneys split representation nearly equally (50% and 45.6%), indicating mixed economic circumstances. Orange's pattern treats stalking cases with judicial discretion and alternatives, a marked contrast to other counties' uniform incarceration.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
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 — 50.0% 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 50.0% based on 90 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 34.4% 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 Orange County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 7.2 months, with an average fine of $359 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
50.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 45.6% 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 | 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 54.7% | 4.7% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 72 | 52.8% | 0.0% | 10.9 months |
| 2025 | 90 | 50.0% | 2.2% | 7.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 112 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 112 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,244 | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,283 | 65.4% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,003 | 56.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,532 | 38.0% | 8.6% |
| DUI | 1,390 | 56.0% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,249 | 59.0% | 8.8% |
| Battery | 1,319 | 44.7% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,182 | 56.9% | 4.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 90 public court records; last updated September 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 September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com