Trespassing in Duval County, Florida
1,795 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Duval County's trespassing prosecutions were marked by very aggressive outcomes. Of 1,795 cases, 84.4% resulted in guilty verdicts and 14.5% had adjudication withheld, leaving dismissals and diversions nearly absent at 0.4% and 0.6% respectively—well below statewide rates of 3.8% dismissal and 3.1% diversion. This pattern reflects an exceptionally conviction-focused prosecution approach in this large urban circuit.
Despite high conviction rates, sentences were often modest. The median jail time was just 5 days, though the average was 30 days, and probation ran 287.3 days on average. A striking 88.9% of defendants received jail confinement, the highest rate across trespassing counties. Only 35.7% had public defenders, suggesting mixed representation, with average fines of $113.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 4,787 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 8.4% — below 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 — 84.4% of 1,795 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,795 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 | 4,433 | 27 days |
| State Prison Facility | 25 | 4.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 919 | 85.1% | 0.7% |
| White | 851 | 84.5% | 0.1% |
| Asian | 23 | 60.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,619 | 80.0% | 0.2% | 1.4 months |
| 2024 | 1,975 | 80.2% | 0.2% | 1.2 months |
| 2025 | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% | 1.0 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 | 4,330 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 991 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 68 |
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% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
| Weapons Offense | 591 | 88.7% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 84.4% based on 1,795 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.5% 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 Trespassing in Duval County?
The average sentence is 1.0 months, with an average fine of $113 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
35.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,795 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/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 · 1,795 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com