Trespassing in Collier County, Florida
227 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Collier County trespassing cases featured notably high diversion rates, with 8.8% of defendants completing program requirements—nearly three times the statewide average of 3.1%. This emphasis on alternatives complemented a 79.3% guilty rate and low withheld adjudications of 9.7%, though dismissals remained rare at 0.4%.
Sentencing outcomes reflected this structure. Defendants averaged 71.5 days with a median of 60 days, indicating more consistent sentences than counties with high outlier variance. Jail confinement affected 41% of cases, and average fines of $165 were moderate. The public defender managed 67.4% of cases, suggesting defendants typically had counsel. The diversion emphasis allowed substantial case volumes to resolve outside formal conviction, reducing the defendant population with permanent criminal records.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 932 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 33.8% — above the 17.8% 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 — 79.3% of 227 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 227 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 257 | 2.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Collier 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 | 179 | 76.5% | 0.6% |
| Black | 46 | 91.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 249 | 83.5% | 0.0% | 2.7 months |
| 2024 | 260 | 78.8% | 0.8% | 2.5 months |
| 2025 | 227 | 79.3% | 0.4% | 2.4 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 | First Degree | 584 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 141 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 11 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,234 | 43.4% | 29.3% |
| Drug Possession | 896 | 69.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 679 | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 501 | 58.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 371 | 56.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 387 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 79.3% based on 227 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.7% 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 Trespassing in Collier County?
The average sentence is 2.4 months, with an average fine of $165 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
67.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 16.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 227 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier 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 · 227 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com