Stolen Property in Duval County, Florida
138 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Duval County handled stolen property charges with no dismissals—a stark 0% compared to the statewide average of 1.9%—and no diversion programs, versus 3.2% statewide. The guilty rate was 84.8%, with withheld adjudication at 15.2%, slightly above statewide norms. This combination indicates Duval prosecutors bring stolen property cases to completion without alternative resolution, treating such offenses as serious property crimes.
Incarceration was substantial: 53.6% of defendants were sent to prison and 23.9% to county jail, for a combined 77.5% incarceration rate. The average sentence was approximately 2.8 years. Public defenders represented 73.9% of defendants, indicating most lacked resources for private counsel. The gap between median (670 days) and average (1,026 days) suggests some defendants received sentences substantially longer than others.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 359 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 32.9% — below the 37.4% 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 84.8% of 138 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 138 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 198 | 4.0 years |
| County Jail | 115 | 6.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Duval County.
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 | 75 | 89.3% | 0.0% |
| Black | 62 | 80.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 134 | 88.8% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2024 | 111 | 88.3% | 0.0% | 2.9 years |
| 2025 | 138 | 84.8% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 356 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 10 |
| Felony | First Degree | 9 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 8 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 84.8% based on 138 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.2% 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 Stolen Property in Duval County?
The average sentence is 2.8 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
73.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 26.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 138 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 138 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com