Stalking in Santa Rosa County, Florida
32 cases (2025) · Santa Rosa County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Santa Rosa County's stalking caseload was small at 32 cases but showed distinctive patterns. The dismissal rate of 3.1% aligned with the statewide 3.2%, and withheld adjudication at 18.8% was near statewide norms. Notably, Santa Rosa emphasized pre-trial diversion at 15.6%, substantially above the statewide 6.3%, suggesting the State Attorney channels many defendants into community-based alternatives before trial.
Sentencing data revealed a bimodal distribution: the average sentence was 3.4 years, but the median was just 270 days, indicating most cases resolved with short terms while a few received lengthy sentences. Prison confinement applied to 12.5% of defendants, below statewide patterns, while 31.2% served county jail time. This suggests Santa Rosa reserves incarceration primarily for the most serious cases.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in Santa Rosa County makes it in front of a judge. Of 65 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 41.5% — in line with 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 — 53.1% of 32 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 32 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 | 25 | 7.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 11 | 5.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Santa Rosa County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 30 | 50.0% | 3.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2024 | 28 | 64.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 32 | 53.1% | 3.1% | 3.4 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 55 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 17 |
Related Charges in Santa Rosa County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,307 | 60.4% | 4.9% |
| Drug Possession | 961 | 74.1% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 545 | 64.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 386 | 67.4% | 6.7% |
| Battery | 410 | 55.9% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 397 | 93.7% | 1.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 317 | 74.4% | 2.2% |
| Sex Offense | 157 | 80.3% | 12.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Santa Rosa County?
The guilty rate is 53.1% based on 32 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Santa Rosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.8% 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 Santa Rosa County?
The average sentence is 3.4 years, with an average fine of $252 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
34.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 25.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Santa Rosa County, Florida (2025). Based on 32 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/santa-rosa
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Santa Rosa 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 · 32 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com