Trespassing in Marion County, Florida
555 cases (2025) · Marion County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Marion County handled trespassing cases with very high conviction and withheld adjudication rates. Of 555 cases, 82.7% resulted in guilty verdicts and 16.2% had adjudication withheld—compared to statewide withheld rate of 11.3%. Dismissals were extremely rare at just 0.2%, and diversion was virtually absent at 0.2%—both far below statewide rates of 3.8% and 3.1%. This pattern reflects prosecution that strongly favored conviction or withheld adjudication over dismissal or diversion.
Sentencing outcomes showed substantial confinement. Sentences averaged 55.5 days with a median of 31 days, and probation averaged 336.2 days. A striking 91.2% of defendants received jail time—the highest observed rate—while only 1.3% received prison. The public defender represented 58.9% of defendants, and average fines were low at $66. The data reveals intensive jail usage as the primary sanction.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Marion County makes it in front of a judge. Of 474 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 17.7% — in line with 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 — 82.7% of 555 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 555 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 | 1,578 | 1.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 15 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Marion 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 | 334 | 81.7% | 0.3% |
| Black | 189 | 86.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 537 | 85.1% | 0.0% | 1.7 months |
| 2024 | 586 | 88.6% | 0.0% | 2.0 months |
| 2025 | 555 | 82.7% | 0.2% | 1.8 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 | 1,234 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 402 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 41 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Marion County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,396 | 66.3% | 15.3% |
| Drug Possession | 2,736 | 74.3% | 2.6% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,081 | 61.0% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,376 | 79.1% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 806 | 66.4% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 735 | 83.0% | 0.8% |
| DUI | 431 | 99.3% | 0.2% |
| Sex Offense | 581 | 91.9% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Marion County?
The guilty rate is 82.7% based on 555 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Marion County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.2% 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 Marion County?
The average sentence is 1.8 months, with an average fine of $66 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
58.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Marion County, Florida (2025). Based on 555 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/marion
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Marion 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 · 555 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com