Assault Sentencing in Duval County

We analyzed 1,014 convicted Assault cases in Duval County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Duval County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 3 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$134.04
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($391.68)
25.5%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (24.7%)
10.0%
Probation Only
1,014 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.3 months
6.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100.00
$100.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$150.00
The average sentence for Assault in Duval County is 1 year, 3 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Duval County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 25.5% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 49.6% 36.1%
Probation Only 10.0% 27.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 3 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $134.04 $391.68
Average Probation 1 year, 5 months 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $725.62 $859.15
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,405 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 502 3.3 months $125.61
State Prison Facility 260 4.4 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Duval County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 22,088 9 days $129.87
Drug Possession 16,407 5.8 months $155.19
Larceny / Theft 9,520 3.3 months $118.72
Battery 6,326 7.8 months $119.65
Resisting Officer 6,034 2.8 months $121.87

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 1,014 convicted Assault cases in Duval County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
4.6% of convicted Assault defendants in Duval County received a fine, averaging $134.04. Court costs average $725.62 additionally. Restitution averages $1,405 in cases where it is ordered.
Duval County's average sentence of 1 year, 3 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 25.5% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $134.04 locally vs $391.68 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 1,014 Assault cases in Duval County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,014 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026