Stalking in St. Lucie County, Florida
55 cases (2023-2025) · St. Lucie County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Stalking prosecutions in St. Lucie County result in conviction at notably high rates. A guilty verdict occurs in 65.5 percent of cases, well above the statewide pattern where adjudication is withheld in about 21 percent of cases. St. Lucie County shows a withheld adjudication rate of just 14.5 percent, meaning fewer defendants avoid a formal conviction record through that outcome. The dismissal rate of 7.3 percent exceeds the statewide average of 3 percent by 4.3 percentage points, suggesting St. Lucie prosecutors do reject some charges, though less frequently than occurs statewide. The county has recorded no diversion cases, meaning defendants charged with stalking here have not accessed pre-trial programs that might allow case dismissal through program completion.
Sentences in St. Lucie stalking cases average 650 days but cluster toward one year, with a median of 365 days. About 40 percent of defendants receive confinement—14.5 percent to prison and 25.5 percent to jail. Probation averaging 588 days typically accompanies these sentences. Among defendants with recorded counsel, 45.5 percent retained private attorneys while 25.5 percent were assigned public defenders, leaving a gap in counsel data for the remaining cases.
Figures cover 55 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stalking charge in St. Lucie County makes it in front of a judge. Of 75 prosecutor decisions on Stalking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 32.0% — below 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 65.5% of 55 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 14 | 8.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 8 | 3.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in St. Lucie County.
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 | 39 | 53.8% | 10.3% |
| Black | 11 | 90.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 62.5% | 6.2% | 2.5 years |
| 2024 | 16 | 50.0% | 18.8% | 8.2 months |
| 2025 | 23 | 78.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 36 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 19 |
Related Charges in St. Lucie County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,426 | 69.4% | 10.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 761 | 80.3% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 589 | 53.7% | 11.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 619 | 76.1% | 3.2% |
| DUI | 584 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Other | 574 | 81.7% | 4.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 383 | 76.2% | 7.3% |
| Fraud | 330 | 70.0% | 4.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in St. Lucie County?
The guilty rate is 65.5% based on 55 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in St. Lucie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.5% 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. Lucie County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 9 months, with an average fine of $612 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
25.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 43.6% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in St. Lucie County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 55 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/st-lucie
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Lucie 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 · 55 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com