Trespassing in Orange County, Florida
1,249 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, trespassing defendants in Orange County experienced defendant-favorable outcomes. Guilty verdicts appeared in 59.0% of 1,251 cases—substantially below statewide average—while withheld adjudication reached 20.9%, well above the state average of 11.3%. Dismissals hit 9.0%, more than double the statewide 3.8%. Diversion matched the state average at 3.1%, indicating Orange County's circuit prioritizes alternative resolutions for trespassing.
Most defendants—76.0%—served jail time, though sentences were brief: median 13 days and average 33 days. Probation averaged 266.1 days, with fines averaging $489.29. Public defenders represented 61.1% of defendants and private counsel 8.1%.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Orange County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,227 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 47.5% — 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 — 59.0% of 1,249 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,249 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 | 2,968 | 1.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Orange County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 59.0% based on 1,249 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.1% 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 Orange County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1.1 months, with an average fine of $489 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
60.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 694 | 61.8% | 10.5% |
| White | 545 | 55.6% | 6.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,293 | 73.5% | 4.3% | 23 days |
| 2024 | 1,153 | 70.1% | 6.6% | 1.1 months |
| 2025 | 1,249 | 59.0% | 8.8% | 1.1 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 | 2,532 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,127 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 35 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,244 | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,283 | 65.4% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,003 | 56.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,532 | 38.0% | 8.6% |
| DUI | 1,390 | 56.0% | 1.6% |
| Battery | 1,319 | 44.7% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,182 | 56.9% | 4.1% |
| Weapons Offense | 447 | 58.2% | 1.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,249 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/orange
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 1,249 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com