Fourth Circuit
Circuit 4 — Clay, Duval, Nassau
126,486
Total Cases
60.7%
Guilty Rate
1.4%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 10 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 126,486 criminal cases across the Fourth Circuit (2023-2025), 60.7% resulted in a guilty finding and 1.4% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 10 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duval | 104,558 | 59.6% | 30.0% | 1.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Clay | 14,088 | 63.2% | 28.7% | 3.7% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Nassau | 7,840 | 71.1% | 25.6% | 2.5% | 1 year, 9 months |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 28,218 | 37.7% | 3.0% |
| Drug Possession | 20,152 | 72.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 14,380 | 26.8% | 3.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 11,711 | 67.1% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 8,198 | 65.0% | 0.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 7,194 | 78.0% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 6,109 | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 5,834 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
| Weapons Offense | 2,633 | 81.6% | 0.1% |
| Hit and Run | 2,607 | 35.8% | 1.4% |
| Fraud | 2,305 | 75.0% | 0.5% |
| Criminal Mischief | 2,251 | 71.2% | 0.5% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 126,486 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026