Seventh Circuit
Circuit 7 — Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia
128,528
Total Cases
53.3%
Guilty Rate
13.2%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 7 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 128,528 criminal cases across the Seventh Circuit (2023-2025), 53.3% resulted in a guilty finding and 13.2% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia | 93,518 | 49.7% | 26.8% | 16.9% | 1 year, 9 months |
| St. Johns | 24,021 | 56.9% | 28.8% | 4.6% | 1 year |
| Putnam | 10,989 | 75.3% | 18.4% | 0.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 29,601 | 20.6% | 47.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 24,976 | 46.6% | 5.2% |
| Drug Possession | 20,889 | 70.2% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 8,705 | 51.3% | 3.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 7,475 | 63.9% | 3.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 5,966 | 68.9% | 2.2% |
| Trespassing | 5,381 | 79.5% | 3.2% |
| Sex Offense | 2,765 | 89.1% | 2.7% |
| Fraud | 2,746 | 66.0% | 4.7% |
| Burglary | 2,257 | 74.7% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 1,985 | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 1,929 | 53.3% | 2.5% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 128,528 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026