Trespassing in St. Johns County, Florida
284 cases (2025) · St. Johns County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, trespassing cases in St. Johns County showed more dismissals and diversion opportunities compared to statewide patterns. The dismissal rate reached 4.9%, slightly above the statewide average of 3.8%, and diversion programs were utilized for 7.4% of defendants versus 3.1% statewide—indicating a prosecution approach more willing to reduce charges. However, 77.1% of cases still resulted in guilty verdicts, with withheld adjudications occurring in 9.5% of cases. This suggests St. Johns County balances conviction pursuit with some flexibility for dismissal and diversion.
Defendants receiving confinement faced an average of 53 days incarceration and one year of probation, with an average fine of $422. Most served jail time (67.3%) rather than prison, and about half had public defenders while 6.3% retained private counsel.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 77.1% of 284 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 284 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 | 838 | 1.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 3.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in St. Johns 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 | 204 | 77.5% | 5.4% |
| Black | 65 | 78.5% | 4.6% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 451 | 86.0% | 3.8% | 29 days |
| 2024 | 361 | 82.8% | 3.6% | 1.4 months |
| 2025 | 284 | 77.1% | 4.9% | 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 | 787 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 293 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 16 |
Related Charges in St. Johns County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 2,234 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Drug Possession | 833 | 59.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 599 | 59.4% | 10.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 612 | 61.4% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 592 | 42.9% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 374 | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 321 | 63.9% | 3.1% |
| Sex Offense | 242 | 86.4% | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in St. Johns County?
The guilty rate is 77.1% based on 284 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in St. Johns County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.5% 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 St. Johns County?
The average sentence is 1.8 months, with an average fine of $423 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
51.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in St. Johns County, Florida (2025). Based on 284 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/st-johns
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 284 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com