Contempt of Court Sentencing in Miami-Dade County

We analyzed 365 convicted Contempt of Court cases in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County judges sentence differently.

3.3 months

Average Sentence

Near statewide avg (3.2 months)

$241.97

Average Fine

Above statewide avg ($207.40)

1.4%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (1.4%)

43.0%

Probation Only

365 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

3.7 months

6.0 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

0 year, 12 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$203.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$268.00

The average sentence for Contempt of Court in Miami-Dade County is 3.3 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Miami-Dade County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	1.4%	1.4%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	46.0%	58.8%
Probation Only	43.0%	18.9%
Average Sentence	3.3 months	3.2 months
Average Fine	$241.97	$207.40
Average Probation	2.4 years	1 year, 1 months
Average Court Costs	$374.27	$403.34

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	124	5.9 months	$235.81
State Prison Facility	49	9.7 months	$448.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Miami-Dade County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Larceny / Theft	11,065	8.4 months	$388.12
Other	6,775	9.0 months	$396.17
Drug Possession	6,513	4.5 months	$445.77
Resisting Officer	4,773	6.3 months	$347.66
Battery	4,206	12.0 months	$404.66

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 365 convicted Contempt of Court cases in Miami-Dade County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.3 months. The statewide average is 3.2 months.

39.7% of convicted Contempt of Court defendants in Miami-Dade County received a fine, averaging $241.97. Court costs average $374.27 additionally.

Miami-Dade County's average sentence of 3.3 months compares to the statewide average of 3.2 months. The prison rate is 1.4% locally vs 1.4% statewide. The average fine is $241.97 locally vs $207.40 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 365 Contempt of Court cases in Miami-Dade 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 · 365 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026