Fifteenth Circuit
Circuit 15 — Palm Beach
142,784
Total Cases
41.7%
Guilty Rate
1.0%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 5 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 142,784 criminal cases across the Fifteenth Circuit (2023-2025), 41.7% resulted in a guilty finding and 1.0% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 5 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 142,784 | 41.7% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 62,740 | 24.1% | 1.0% |
| Other | 15,095 | 12.6% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 10,290 | 66.2% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 9,341 | 63.3% | 0.5% |
| Battery | 7,373 | 46.0% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 6,180 | 69.2% | 2.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 5,777 | 61.1% | 1.2% |
| DUI | 4,973 | 96.2% | 0.3% |
| Sex Offense | 2,820 | 88.7% | 0.6% |
| Fraud | 2,474 | 59.2% | 0.8% |
| Hit and Run | 2,270 | 28.9% | 0.4% |
| Burglary | 2,047 | 78.4% | 0.3% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 142,784 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026