Citrus County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 5
16,771
Total Cases
67.9%
Guilty Rate
22.0%
Withheld Rate
4.3%
Dismissal Rate
2.3 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 16,771 criminal cases in Citrus County (2023-2025), 67.9% resulted in a guilty finding and 22.0% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 4.3%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.3 years, with an average fine of $3,215.
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Charges in Citrus County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4,548 | 50.5% | 11.7% | 3.8 years |
| Drug Possession | 3,206 | 73.1% | 1.2% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Traffic Offense | 2,566 | 67.8% | 2.5% | 4.1 months |
| Battery | 1,204 | 60.2% | 2.5% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 863 | 74.5% | 1.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Resisting Officer | 714 | 75.6% | 1.4% | 1 year, 1 months |
| DUI | 631 | 99.0% | 0.3% | 5.2 months |
| Trespassing | 395 | 85.6% | 1.0% | 1.9 months |
| Sex Offense | 349 | 93.7% | 0.9% | 8.8 years |
| Burglary | 264 | 82.6% | 0.8% | 4.6 years |
| Probation Violation | 251 | 95.2% | 0.4% | 6.9 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 218 | 75.7% | 0.9% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Fraud | 204 | 73.0% | 1.5% | 2.2 years |
| Hit and Run | 198 | 49.5% | 1.0% | 1 year |
| Assault | 165 | 67.3% | 3.0% | 4.9 years |
| Weapons Offense | 161 | 83.9% | 0.6% | 5.8 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 133 | 98.5% | 0.8% | 12.2 years |
| Contempt of Court | 106 | 89.6% | 1.9% | 6.5 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 87 | 72.4% | 1.1% | 28 days |
| Intimidation / Threats | 77 | 89.6% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 70 | 61.4% | 4.3% | 4.4 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 69 | 84.1% | 1.4% | 3.3 years |
| Drug Sale | 57 | 96.5% | 0.0% | 9.0 years |
| Homicide | 51 | 86.3% | 5.9% | 42.8 years |
| Robbery | 41 | 97.6% | 0.0% | 10.1 years |
| Stolen Property | 34 | 76.5% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
| Kidnapping | 26 | 80.8% | 0.0% | 13.3 years |
| Forgery | 22 | 59.1% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Perjury | 21 | 52.4% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Stalking | 19 | 73.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Arson | 10 | 90.0% | 10.0% | 5.3 years |
Counsel Analysis
6,355
Public Defender
79.6% guilty · 1.3% dismissed
1,301
Private Attorney
72.3% guilty · 1.5% dismissed
374
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
92.0% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 16,771 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026