Contempt of Court Sentencing in Okeechobee County

We analyzed 57 convicted Contempt of Court cases in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Contempt of Court in Okeechobee County is 3.4 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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3.4 months

Average Sentence

Near statewide avg (3.2 months)

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($207)

1.8%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (1.4%)

12.3%

Probation Only

57 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.3 months

2.8 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

5.6 months

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Okeechobee County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	1.8%	1.4%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	84.2%	58.8%
Probation Only	12.3%	18.9%
Average Sentence	3.4 months	3.2 months
Average Fine	$0	$207
Average Probation	10.6 months	1 year, 1 months
Average Court Costs	$642	$403

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	48	3.8 months	N/A
State Prison Facility	1	1 year	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Okeechobee County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Traffic Offense	1,796	22 days	$293
Drug Possession	950	1 year	$5,075
Other	671	7.2 months	$313
Larceny / Theft	407	9.1 months	$400
DUI	357	9.9 months	$1,031

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 57 convicted Contempt of Court cases in Okeechobee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.4 months. The statewide average is 3.2 months.

0.0% of convicted Contempt of Court defendants in Okeechobee County received a fine, averaging $0. Court costs average $642 additionally.

Okeechobee County's average sentence of 3.4 months compares to the statewide average of 3.2 months. The prison rate is 1.8% locally vs 1.4% statewide. The average fine is $0 locally vs $207 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 57 Contempt of Court cases in Okeechobee 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 · 57 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026