Vehicle Theft in Duval County, Florida
147 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Duval County convicted 85.7 percent of vehicle theft defendants, with no dismissals and minimal diversion—outcomes consistent with statewide patterns for this felony charge. The combination of guilty verdicts and withheld adjudication reached 99.3 percent, reflecting the county's enforcement posture on property crimes. Vehicle theft draws serious consequences across Florida, and Duval's outcomes align with this statewide consistency.
Sentencing severity distinguished Duval: defendants averaged 749 days incarceration—over two years—with a median of 457 days. Over half served prison time, the primary confinement mode for this charge. Probation averaged 684 days. Public defenders represented 72 percent of defendants, typical for felony caseloads.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 85.7% of 147 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 147 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 267 | 2.9 years |
| County Jail | 204 | 7.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Vehicle Theft sentencing in Duval 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| White | 65 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 200 | 88.5% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 213 | 84.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 147 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 560 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Vehicle Theft in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 85.7% based on 147 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Vehicle Theft in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.6% 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 Vehicle Theft in Duval County?
The average sentence is 2.1 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
72.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 27.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Vehicle Theft in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 147 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/vehicle-theft/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 147 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com