Nineteenth Circuit
Circuit 19 — Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie
61,749
Total Cases
73.6%
Guilty Rate
6.7%
Dismissal Rate
3.4 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 61,749 criminal cases across the Nineteenth Circuit (2023-2025), 73.6% resulted in a guilty finding and 6.7% were dismissed. The average sentence is 3.4 years.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lucie | 21,639 | 77.3% | 11.8% | 4.7% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Martin | 20,701 | 70.6% | 17.0% | 9.6% | 7.2 years |
| Indian River | 12,406 | 77.2% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Okeechobee | 7,003 | 65.0% | 24.0% | 10.3% | 1 year, 5 months |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,674 | 68.0% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 10,004 | 71.9% | 7.8% |
| Other | 5,578 | 56.0% | 25.7% |
| DUI | 4,760 | 98.8% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 4,428 | 79.4% | 1.4% |
| Battery | 3,739 | 64.8% | 6.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 3,125 | 82.1% | 2.8% |
| Trespassing | 1,947 | 81.8% | 5.1% |
| Sex Offense | 1,901 | 89.2% | 1.5% |
| Fraud | 1,869 | 68.3% | 4.0% |
| Probation Violation | 1,242 | 94.6% | 2.4% |
| Burglary | 1,201 | 82.8% | 2.1% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 61,749 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026