Duval County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 4
104,558
Total Cases
59.6%
Guilty Rate
30.0%
Withheld Rate
1.0%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 10 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 104,558 criminal cases in Duval County (2023-2025), 59.6% resulted in a guilty finding and 30.0% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 1.0%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 10 months, with an average fine of $3,173.
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Charges in Duval County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 22,946 | 34.7% | 3.3% | 1.1 months |
| Drug Possession | 16,550 | 72.2% | 0.2% | 8.1 months |
| Other | 12,327 | 22.2% | 0.3% | 2.2 years |
| Larceny / Theft | 9,863 | 67.3% | 0.3% | 4.9 months |
| Battery | 6,652 | 64.8% | 0.5% | 10.8 months |
| Resisting Officer | 6,131 | 78.9% | 0.2% | 3.4 months |
| Trespassing | 5,388 | 81.5% | 0.3% | 1.2 months |
| DUI | 4,840 | 98.2% | 0.2% | 1.4 months |
| Weapons Offense | 2,378 | 81.3% | 0.1% | 4.4 years |
| Hit and Run | 2,239 | 34.0% | 1.3% | 7.1 months |
| Fraud | 1,948 | 76.3% | 0.4% | 1 year |
| Criminal Mischief | 1,930 | 71.6% | 0.5% | 3.2 months |
| Drug Sale | 1,679 | 89.6% | 0.2% | 2.6 years |
| Burglary | 1,537 | 84.6% | 0.4% | 5.6 years |
| Assault | 1,056 | 71.7% | 1.2% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Contempt of Court | 1,031 | 77.6% | 1.3% | 3.4 months |
| Sex Offense | 937 | 81.9% | 0.5% | 10.7 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 821 | 60.8% | 0.1% | 12 days |
| Homicide | 623 | 93.3% | 0.3% | 68.3 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 601 | 98.0% | 0.0% | 7.3 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 556 | 85.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 548 | 58.9% | 0.7% | 2.2 years |
| Robbery | 501 | 92.6% | 0.0% | 16.7 years |
| Stolen Property | 382 | 86.4% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 215 | 76.7% | 0.5% | 2.0 years |
| Forgery | 212 | 60.8% | 3.3% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Perjury | 147 | 70.1% | 1.4% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Probation Violation | 140 | 45.0% | 1.4% | 5.1 months |
| Stalking | 132 | 64.4% | 3.8% | 7.8 months |
| Kidnapping | 111 | 82.9% | 0.9% | 60.9 years |
| Drug Manufacturing | 47 | 91.5% | 0.0% | 4.1 years |
| Arson | 41 | 80.5% | 2.4% | 7.1 years |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 30 | 93.3% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| Domestic Violence | 17 | 64.7% | 0.0% | 6.3 months |
Counsel Analysis
44,581
Public Defender
75.1% guilty · 0.5% dismissed
38,087
Self or Unrepresented
41.2% guilty · 1.9% dismissed
21,890
Private Attorney
59.8% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 104,558 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026