Child Abuse / Neglect Sentencing in Union County
9 convicted cases (2023-2025) · Union County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
We analyzed 9 convicted Child Abuse / Neglect cases in Union 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 Union County judges sentence differently.
Figures cover 9 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025 in this view, so multi-year figures are shown.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2023-2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences in Union County run 1.0 months to 1 year, 9 months; the median is 8.3 months.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 9 convicted cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
| Outcome | Union County | Florida (Statewide) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 33.3% | 28.2% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 33.3% | 22.6% |
| Probation Only | 22.2% | 36.2% |
| Average Sentence | 9.0 months | 2.1 years |
| Average Fine | $0 | $392 |
| Average Probation | 2.1 years | 3.7 years |
| Average Court Costs | $714 | $744 |
Sentence Confinement Types (2023-2025)
| Confinement Type | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 3 | 2.1 years | N/A |
| County Jail | 3 | 29 days | N/A |
See the complete picture for this charge: Child Abuse / Neglect outcomes in Union County — dismissal rates, counsel analysis, and year-over-year trends.
Other Charges Sentenced in Union County (2023-2025)
| Charge | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 176 | 10.7 months | $285 |
| Traffic Offense | 166 | 1.7 months | $114 |
| Other | 137 | 2.5 years | $16,789 |
| Battery | 97 | 2.8 years | $233 |
| Larceny / Theft | 78 | 1 year, 6 months | $312 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for Child Abuse / Neglect in Union County?
Based on 9 convicted Child Abuse / Neglect cases in Union County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 9.0 months. The statewide average is 2.1 years.
How much are fines for Child Abuse / Neglect in Union County?
0.0% of convicted Child Abuse / Neglect defendants in Union County received a fine, averaging $0. Court costs average $714 additionally.
How does Union County compare to statewide sentencing for Child Abuse / Neglect?
Union County's average sentence of 9.0 months compares to the statewide average of 2.1 years. The prison rate is 33.3% locally vs 28.2% statewide. The average fine is $0 locally vs $392 statewide.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Child Abuse / Neglect Sentencing in Union County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 9 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/child-abuse-neglect/union
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: September 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 9 Child Abuse / Neglect cases in Union 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 · 9 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated September 2026