Stalking in Santa Rosa County, Florida

32 cases (2025) · Santa Rosa County courts

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.

32
Total Cases (2025)
53.1%
Guilty Rate
18.8%
Withheld Rate
3.1%
Dismissal Rate
vs 3.1% statewide, 2025
3.4 years
Avg Sentence

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.

Filed for prosecution
56.9% (37)
Declined to file
7.7% (5)
Dropped after filing
32.3% (21)
Administratively dismissed
1.5% (1)
Pre-trial diversion
1.5% (1)

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.

I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
53.1% (17)
Withheld
18.8% (6)
Diversion
15.6% (5)
Dismissed
3.1% (1)
Acquitted
3.1% (1)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 53.1% of 32 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 32 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

3.4 years
Avg Sentence
9.0 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 11 months
Avg Probation
$252
Avg Fine
12.5%
Prison Rate
31.2%
Jail Rate

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
26
Public Defender
76.9% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
23
Private Attorney
26.1% guilty · 4.3% dismissed

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%
6.2%
Under 21
21.9%
21-29
25.0%
30-39
21.9%
40-49
9.4%
50-59
15.6%
60+

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
Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 55
Felony Third Degree 17
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%
III Getting Help

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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