Seventeenth Circuit
Circuit 17 — Broward
63,887
Total Cases
45.5%
Guilty Rate
3.8%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 6 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 63,887 criminal cases across the Seventeenth Circuit (2023-2025), 45.5% resulted in a guilty finding and 3.8% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 6 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward | 63,887 | 45.5% | 48.1% | 3.8% | 1 year, 6 months |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 20,241 | 20.4% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 8,143 | 61.5% | 1.1% |
| Drug Possession | 5,290 | 56.2% | 7.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 4,126 | 51.8% | 3.0% |
| Trespassing | 3,442 | 51.5% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3,123 | 32.6% | 26.9% |
| Battery | 2,519 | 51.1% | 5.5% |
| DUI | 2,395 | 83.5% | 3.0% |
| Fraud | 2,358 | 58.1% | 2.2% |
| Burglary | 2,093 | 69.0% | 2.3% |
| Weapons Offense | 1,390 | 63.7% | 2.4% |
| Hit and Run | 1,247 | 25.7% | 1.3% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 63,887 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026