Trespassing in Hillsborough County, Florida
2,769 cases (2025) · Hillsborough County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, trespassing defendants in Hillsborough County, the largest caseload at 2,769 cases, faced moderate outcomes relative to statewide averages. Guilty verdicts reached 81.1%, with 6.2% receiving withheld adjudication—notably below the 11.3% statewide rate. Dismissals occurred in 8.5% of cases, substantially higher than the 3.8% statewide rate, suggesting prosecutorial discretion favors charge reduction. Diversion programs were used in 3.2% of cases, aligned with statewide norms.
Defendants averaged 69.1 days in jail and 443 days of probation, with fines averaging $202.50. Jail confinement applied to 16.8% of cases, among the lowest observed, and no prison sentences were imposed. Notably, 75.7% of defendants retained private counsel—the highest private representation rate—with only 24.3% relying on public defenders, suggesting this caseload comprises more economically resourced defendants.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Hillsborough County makes it in front of a judge. Of 9,618 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 6.6% — 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 — 81.1% of 2,769 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,769 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 | 1,755 | 2.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 47 | 3.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Hillsborough County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 81.1% based on 2,769 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.1% 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 Hillsborough County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.3 months, with an average fine of $202 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
23.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 76.6% 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 | 1,452 | 84.3% | 5.1% |
| Black | 1,291 | 78.2% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 14 | 42.9% | 21.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,736 | 79.9% | 9.2% | 1.8 months |
| 2024 | 2,878 | 81.0% | 8.4% | 6.8 months |
| 2025 | 2,769 | 81.1% | 8.6% | 2.3 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 | 7,181 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,032 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 170 |
Related Charges in Hillsborough County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,131 | 50.7% | 9.1% |
| Drug Possession | 6,203 | 72.4% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,598 | 68.8% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 4,442 | 85.7% | 1.9% |
| Battery | 3,194 | 50.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,875 | 69.5% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2,542 | 74.3% | 1.9% |
| DUI | 1,742 | 88.8% | 1.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Hillsborough County, Florida (2025). Based on 2,769 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/hillsborough
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hillsborough 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 · 2,769 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com