Stalking in Pasco County, Florida
88 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, stalking cases in Pasco County followed a balanced outcome pattern: 59.1 percent resulted in guilty findings, 26.1 percent in withheld adjudications (above the statewide average of 21.2 percent), and 10.2 percent were resolved through diversion programs. Dismissals accounted for 1.1 percent of cases, below the statewide rate of 3.2 percent. Pasco County's approach appears to balance conviction with alternatives, particularly withheld adjudication and diversion.
Sentences averaged 559 days (about 1.8 years) with a median of 270 days (about nine months). Only 10.2 percent received prison time and 11.4 percent received jail sentences—among the lowest incarceration rates for stalking statewide. Private counsel represented 37.5 percent of defendants and public defenders 48.9 percent.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 59.1% of 88 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 41 | 3.3 years |
| County Jail | 35 | 6.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Pasco 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 | 71 | 57.7% | 1.4% |
| Black | 14 | 78.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 75.0% | 3.1% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 85 | 67.1% | 1.2% | 2.3 years |
| 2025 | 88 | 59.1% | 1.1% | 1 year, 6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 158 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 78 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,788 | 75.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,250 | 69.2% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,446 | 52.2% | 2.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,264 | 64.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 756 | 54.5% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 788 | 76.0% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 718 | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 519 | 73.4% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 59.1% based on 88 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.1% 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 Pasco County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $144 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
48.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 37.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 88 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 88 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com