Stalking in Pasco County, Florida
87 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County handled 87 stalking cases with notably high use of diversion and withheld adjudication. Diversions occurred in 10.3% of cases, well above the statewide average of 6.2%, suggesting that Pasco emphasizes rehabilitation programs to avoid formal conviction. Withheld adjudication appeared in 26.4% of cases, exceeding the statewide rate of 20.8%, while dismissals occurred in just 1.1%, below the statewide average of 3.2%. This pattern indicates Pasco's courts and prosecutors favor outcomes that resolve cases without formal conviction records.
Among confined defendants, sentences averaged 559 days with a median of 270 days. Jail confinement occurred in 11.5% of cases and prison in 10.3%. Probation averaged 660 days. Counsel representation: 48.3% had public defenders and 37.9% retained private attorneys, consistent with stalking cases typically involving lower-income defendants.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 59.8% of 87 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 87 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) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 42 | 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 59.8% based on 87 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.4% 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 Pasco County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $144 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
48.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 37.9% 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 | 70 | 58.6% | 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 75.0% | 3.1% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 83 | 69.9% | 1.2% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 87 | 59.8% | 1.1% | 1 year, 6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 156 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 77 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,787 | 76.0% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,247 | 69.5% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,413 | 53.6% | 2.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,266 | 64.5% | 1.1% |
| Other | 753 | 54.7% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 784 | 76.4% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 717 | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 512 | 74.6% | 4.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 87 public court records; last updated September 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 · 87 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com