Stolen Property in Citrus County, Florida

Stolen property cases in Citrus County result in conviction at notably high rates. The 76.5 percent guilty rate significantly exceeds the statewide average, while the dismissal rate of zero percent falls 2.2 points below the state average of 2.2 percent. The withheld adjudication rate of 17.6 percent slightly outpaces the statewide average of 13.6 percent, meaning many defendants avoid formal conviction records through this outcome. The 5.9 percent diversion rate exceeds the statewide average of 3.8 percent, indicating some defendants complete programs that result in case closure without conviction. Overall, Citrus County prosecutes stolen property aggressively with minimal dismissals.

Defendants convicted in Citrus County face substantial confinement. Nearly 56 percent receive prison sentences, while 14.7 percent receive jail time. The average sentence spans 1,399 days, with a median of 913 days, and probation typically lasts three years. Just 17.6 percent of defendants retained private counsel; 35.3 percent were represented by public defenders, indicating most defendants faced these outcomes with state-appointed representation.