Thirteenth Circuit
Circuit 13 — Hillsborough
139,315
Total Cases
64.1%
Guilty Rate
4.6%
Dismissal Rate
2.5 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 139,315 criminal cases across the Thirteenth Circuit (2023-2025), 64.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 4.6% were dismissed. The average sentence is 2.5 years.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 139,315 | 64.1% | 19.5% | 4.6% | 2.5 years |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 37,086 | 47.5% | 7.8% |
| Drug Possession | 17,469 | 71.8% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 10,966 | 66.7% | 3.3% |
| Sex Offense | 9,729 | 84.7% | 1.9% |
| Battery | 8,519 | 50.8% | 4.0% |
| Trespassing | 8,436 | 80.1% | 8.7% |
| Resisting Officer | 7,753 | 69.9% | 3.7% |
| Other | 7,045 | 68.8% | 6.4% |
| DUI | 4,996 | 89.7% | 1.1% |
| Fraud | 4,273 | 62.9% | 1.8% |
| Burglary | 3,737 | 67.9% | 2.2% |
| Weapons Offense | 3,388 | 71.5% | 3.0% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 139,315 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026