Tenth Circuit
Circuit 10 — Hardee, Highlands, Polk
106,983
Total Cases
66.3%
Guilty Rate
1.5%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 4 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 106,983 criminal cases across the Tenth Circuit (2023-2025), 66.3% resulted in a guilty finding and 1.5% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 4 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | 93,504 | 64.9% | 20.7% | 1.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Highlands | 10,080 | 78.6% | 15.0% | 2.8% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Hardee | 3,399 | 67.2% | 14.8% | 8.5% | 1 year, 7 months |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 27,820 | 50.3% | 0.9% |
| Drug Possession | 20,057 | 80.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 9,388 | 46.4% | 5.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 8,785 | 68.9% | 0.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 7,721 | 78.4% | 1.5% |
| Battery | 6,409 | 63.7% | 2.8% |
| Trespassing | 5,023 | 80.0% | 4.1% |
| DUI | 2,877 | 97.9% | 0.8% |
| Sex Offense | 2,874 | 60.3% | 0.9% |
| Fraud | 2,718 | 76.9% | 0.6% |
| Burglary | 2,190 | 77.8% | 0.5% |
| Criminal Mischief | 1,663 | 69.6% | 3.0% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 106,983 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026