Stalking in St. Johns County, Florida
34 cases (2023-2025) · St. Johns County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
St. Johns County convicts stalking defendants at above-average rates. Seventy percent result in guilty verdicts while only 2.9% are dismissed—slightly below the statewide average of 3.2%—and 14.7% receive adjudication withheld, well below the statewide rate of 20.7%. Diversion at 8.8% exceeds the statewide rate of 6.4%, providing some defendants pathway to conviction avoidance. Overall, St. Johns County emphasizes conviction over dismissal or withheld adjudication.
Sentences in St. Johns County are substantial. The average exceeds 22 months at 690.2 days, with a median of 364 days, indicating sustained confinement for the typical defendant. Prison affects 23.5% and jail 26.5%. The average fine of $775 ranks among the highest observed. Probation averaging 835 days extends supervision beyond incarceration. Sixty-two percent of defendants relied on public defenders.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 34 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 70.6% of 34 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 34 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 9 | 6.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 8 | 3.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in St. Johns County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in St. Johns County?
The guilty rate is 70.6% based on 34 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in St. Johns County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.7% of cases (2023-2025). 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 St. Johns County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $775 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
58.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 20.6% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 28 | 67.9% | 3.6% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 13 | 46.2% | 7.7% | 2.4 years |
| 2025 | 13 | 76.9% | 0.0% | 9.9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 17 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 17 |
Related Charges in St. Johns County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,234 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Drug Possession | 831 | 59.9% | 2.6% |
| Other | 600 | 59.5% | 10.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 613 | 61.5% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 594 | 43.1% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 374 | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| Trespassing | 285 | 77.2% | 4.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 321 | 63.9% | 3.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in St. Johns County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 34 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/st-johns
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 34 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com