Stalking in Volusia County, Florida
74 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, stalking cases in Volusia County resulted in remarkably lenient outcomes: 43.2 percent guilty, 31.1 percent withheld adjudication, 14.9 percent diversion, and 6.8 percent dismissals. The dismissal rate more than doubled the statewide average of 3.2 percent, and diversion usage exceeded the state average of 6.3 percent by more than twice. Volusia County's State Attorney appears skeptical of stalking prosecutions or uses alternatives at high rates.
Sentences were the shortest among Florida counties, averaging 211 days (about seven months) with a median of 100 days. Only 9.5 percent received prison time and 41.9 percent received jail sentences. Public defenders represented 54.1 percent of defendants.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 43.2% of 74 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 74 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 92 | 3.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 30 | 3.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stalking sentencing in Volusia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stalking in Volusia County?
The guilty rate is 43.2% based on 74 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stalking in Volusia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 31.1% 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 Volusia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 7.0 months, with an average fine of $352 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
52.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 35.1% 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 | 48 | 41.7% | 8.3% |
| Black | 20 | 50.0% | 5.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 59.7% | 6.9% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2024 | 73 | 60.3% | 2.7% | 1 year |
| 2025 | 74 | 43.2% | 6.8% | 7.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 151 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 67 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Volusia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,055 | 15.6% | 52.0% |
| Drug Possession | 5,516 | 73.1% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,036 | 52.6% | 5.9% |
| Battery | 1,997 | 49.3% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,681 | 66.2% | 2.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,439 | 68.9% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,268 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 577 | 86.3% | 4.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stalking in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 74 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stalking/volusia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 74 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com