Marion County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 5
47,414
Total Cases
75.7%
Guilty Rate
17.1%
Withheld Rate
3.1%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 6 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 47,414 criminal cases in Marion County (2023-2025), 75.7% resulted in a guilty finding and 17.1% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 3.1%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $1,371.
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Charges in Marion County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8,998 | 66.7% | 12.8% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Drug Possession | 8,981 | 77.5% | 2.2% | 11.0 months |
| Traffic Offense | 6,934 | 61.4% | 0.2% | 2.5 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 4,060 | 81.4% | 0.3% | 10.5 months |
| Battery | 2,533 | 70.3% | 0.6% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Resisting Officer | 2,313 | 85.6% | 0.4% | 7.5 months |
| Trespassing | 1,679 | 85.3% | 0.1% | 1.9 months |
| DUI | 1,464 | 98.8% | 0.3% | 2.3 months |
| Sex Offense | 1,463 | 93.6% | 0.1% | 11.3 years |
| Fraud | 1,442 | 74.1% | 2.3% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Burglary | 1,003 | 87.2% | 0.4% | 3.7 years |
| Probation Violation | 946 | 92.5% | 0.0% | 3.0 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 771 | 76.7% | 0.0% | 8.7 months |
| Weapons Offense | 740 | 87.8% | 0.1% | 3.9 years |
| Assault | 521 | 73.3% | 0.2% | 2.1 years |
| Hit and Run | 436 | 67.7% | 0.0% | 5.8 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 410 | 86.8% | 0.7% | 2.6 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 346 | 69.9% | 1.2% | 5.2 years |
| Contempt of Court | 340 | 89.4% | 0.9% | 4.7 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 329 | 91.8% | 3.0% | 11.2 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 274 | 78.1% | 2.6% | 2.6 years |
| Drug Sale | 230 | 93.0% | 0.4% | 4.8 years |
| Stolen Property | 215 | 83.7% | 0.9% | 2.5 years |
| Forgery | 199 | 81.4% | 0.5% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Perjury | 193 | 80.8% | 1.6% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 154 | 67.5% | 0.0% | 1.1 months |
| Robbery | 121 | 89.3% | 0.8% | 10.5 years |
| Stalking | 89 | 70.8% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| Homicide | 84 | 83.3% | 1.2% | 19.8 years |
| Kidnapping | 59 | 79.7% | 0.0% | 7.3 years |
| Drug Manufacturing | 32 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 10.2 years |
| Domestic Violence | 20 | 85.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| Arson | 18 | 55.6% | 5.6% | 6.5 years |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 16 | 93.8% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
Counsel Analysis
17,226
Public Defender
79.8% guilty · 0.6% dismissed
5,739
Self or Unrepresented
56.0% guilty · 3.9% dismissed
2,928
Private Attorney
57.8% guilty · 0.9% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 47,414 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026