Twentieth Circuit
Circuit 20 — Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee
77,186
Total Cases
75.1%
Guilty Rate
2.4%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 11 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 77,186 criminal cases across the Twentieth Circuit (2023-2025), 75.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 2.4% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 11 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | 28,809 | 82.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Collier | 23,397 | 65.7% | 18.8% | 5.4% | 3.1 years |
| Charlotte | 16,591 | 80.7% | 15.7% | 0.3% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Hendry | 7,128 | 65.6% | 14.8% | 4.5% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Glades | 1,261 | 65.1% | 27.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 19,462 | 65.8% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 12,927 | 82.3% | 0.1% |
| Other | 7,707 | 51.8% | 16.1% |
| DUI | 6,860 | 98.5% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 5,432 | 75.7% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 4,274 | 68.0% | 1.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 4,241 | 81.7% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 2,882 | 85.3% | 2.5% |
| Fraud | 1,625 | 76.8% | 0.4% |
| Burglary | 1,235 | 79.5% | 0.6% |
| Hit and Run | 1,125 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Sex Offense | 1,072 | 91.9% | 1.2% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 77,186 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026