Trespassing in Hendry County, Florida
70 cases (2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hendry County handled 70 trespassing cases by routing substantial numbers into diversion programs. Of all defendants, 18.6% entered pre-trial diversion—nearly six times the 3.1% state average—allowing program completion to avoid conviction. Adjudication withheld occurred in 8.6% (below the 11.3% state average), while dismissals remained rare at 1.4%, yielding a 65.7% guilty rate.
Convicted defendants faced minimal sentences: the median was 53 days, with 42.9% confined to jail and only 1.4% to prison. Public defenders represented 55.7% of defendants, indicating a lower-income population. Average probation lasted 360 days and fines averaged $302. Hendry's emphasis on diversion programs as the primary resolution mechanism reflects a rehabilitation-focused philosophy distinctly more lenient than state norms for trespassing cases.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 254 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 26.8% — 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 — 65.7% of 70 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 70 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 | 81 | 2.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 1 year, 6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Hendry County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 65.7% based on 70 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 8.6% 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 Hendry County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.6 months, with an average fine of $302 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
55.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 20.0% 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 | 37 | 64.9% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 70.0% | 5.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 69.0% | 3.4% | 3.8 months |
| 2024 | 79 | 77.2% | 1.3% | 2.1 months |
| 2025 | 70 | 65.7% | 1.4% | 3.6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 131 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 40 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 36 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 695 | 57.4% | 0.1% |
| 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% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Hendry County, Florida (2025). Based on 70 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/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 · 70 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com