Traffic Offense in Hendry County, Florida
695 cases (2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hendry County distinguished itself through exceptional use of pre-trial diversion: 18% of traffic cases were diverted to completion programs, more than double the statewide rate of 6.4%. This policy shaped the outcomes profile—57.5% guilty convictions and only 24.4% withheld findings (below state average), with nearly zero dismissals. Diversion programs allow defendants to avoid conviction entirely through program compliance.
Among defendants not diverted, sentences were steeper than many counties: 172.9 days average and 60-day median, with fines averaging $439.58—the highest in this county sample. Jail time reached only 12.6%, suggesting most non-diverted cases resulted in probation. Counsel representation split relatively evenly between public (25%) and private (21.8%) providers.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,494 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 23.1% — above the 10.3% 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 — 57.4% of 695 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 695 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 | 292 | 2.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 11 | 3.1 years |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 1 | 4.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Hendry County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 57.4% based on 695 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.5% 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 Traffic Offense in Hendry County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 5.8 months, with an average fine of $443 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
24.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 21.9% 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 | 385 | 53.5% | 0.0% |
| Black | 146 | 61.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 | 63.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 691 | 66.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 months |
| 2024 | 665 | 54.9% | 0.2% | 3.5 months |
| 2025 | 695 | 57.4% | 0.1% | 5.8 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,684 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 275 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 91 |
| Misdemeanor | Not Applicable | 1 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 373 | 77.5% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 118 | 77.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 149 | 67.8% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 112 | 69.6% | 0.9% |
| DUI | 76 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Hendry County, Florida (2025). Based on 695 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 695 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com