Polk County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 10
93,504
Total Cases
64.9%
Guilty Rate
20.7%
Withheld Rate
1.1%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 4 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 93,504 criminal cases in Polk County (2023-2025), 64.9% resulted in a guilty finding and 20.7% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 1.1%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 4 months, with an average fine of $803.08.
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Charges in Polk County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 24,337 | 49.3% | 0.2% | 2.3 months |
| Drug Possession | 17,533 | 79.4% | 0.2% | 7.9 months |
| Other | 8,162 | 43.2% | 4.2% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 7,849 | 67.0% | 0.6% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Resisting Officer | 6,824 | 77.3% | 1.3% | 7.1 months |
| Battery | 5,519 | 61.5% | 2.4% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Trespassing | 4,467 | 80.6% | 3.7% | 2.4 months |
| DUI | 2,665 | 97.8% | 0.8% | 3.7 months |
| Sex Offense | 2,588 | 57.3% | 0.6% | 6.2 years |
| Fraud | 2,380 | 75.8% | 0.6% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Burglary | 1,909 | 77.3% | 0.4% | 3.1 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 1,439 | 68.6% | 2.0% | 7.9 months |
| Weapons Offense | 1,123 | 80.3% | 0.2% | 2.9 years |
| Hit and Run | 1,070 | 57.7% | 0.4% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Assault | 1,007 | 60.5% | 1.7% | 2.5 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 839 | 52.1% | 0.6% | 1.5 months |
| Contempt of Court | 482 | 78.2% | 2.3% | 4.8 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 458 | 59.0% | 1.1% | 3.1 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 384 | 94.5% | 0.0% | 8.0 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 379 | 72.3% | 2.4% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 344 | 82.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Probation Violation | 296 | 60.5% | 14.2% | 4.0 months |
| Stalking | 277 | 62.8% | 3.2% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Robbery | 220 | 80.9% | 0.0% | 5.2 years |
| Stolen Property | 167 | 85.0% | 0.6% | 2.4 years |
| Homicide | 155 | 71.0% | 0.6% | 16.2 years |
| Perjury | 154 | 63.0% | 0.0% | 5.2 months |
| Forgery | 128 | 71.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Kidnapping | 123 | 63.4% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
| Drug Sale | 102 | 89.2% | 0.0% | 4.2 years |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 42 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 3.0 years |
| Arson | 35 | 51.4% | 0.0% | 7.2 years |
| Domestic Violence | 20 | 55.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Drug Manufacturing | 19 | 73.7% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
Counsel Analysis
47,888
Self or Unrepresented
57.2% guilty · 0.8% dismissed
22,941
Public Defender
80.3% guilty · 1.7% dismissed
10,526
Private Attorney
70.9% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
176
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
90.9% guilty · 0.6% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 93,504 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026