Trespassing in Collier County, Florida

Trespassing cases in Collier County result in guilty verdicts at rates well above the statewide pattern. The 80 percent conviction rate, combined with a 9.5 percent withheld adjudication rate, means roughly 90 percent of defendants face formal guilt findings. Dismissals occur in fewer than 1 percent of cases—dramatically lower than the statewide average of 3.8 percent—suggesting the State Attorney's office prosecutes trespassing charges aggressively with little case attrition. The 8.8 percent diversion rate nearly triples the statewide average of 3.1 percent, indicating Collier County does channel some defendants away from conviction through program completion, but this remains the exception rather than the norm for this charge locally.

Sentences are typically mild, with a median of 60 days and average fines around $167, yet jail confinement is imposed in over one-third of cases. Probation terms average more than 10 months. Public defenders represent two-thirds of defendants while private attorneys handle 18 percent, reflecting the economic profile of those charged. The 0.3 percent prison rate confirms trespassing sentences stay in local custody, making this charge primarily a jail-and-probation matter in Collier County.