Contempt of Court Sentencing in Orange County

We analyzed 211 convicted Contempt of Court cases in Orange 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 Orange County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Contempt of Court in Orange County is 5.7 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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5.7 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (3.2 months)
$486
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($207)
4.7%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.4%)
11.4%
Probation Only
211 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
24 days
3.2 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
8.7 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$314
$441
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$525

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Orange County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 4.7% 1.4%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 81.0% 58.8%
Probation Only 11.4% 18.9%
Average Sentence 5.7 months 3.2 months
Average Fine $486 $207
Average Probation 10.3 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Court Costs $421 $403

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 171 4.4 months $614
State Prison Facility 10 3.7 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Orange County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 13,415 7 days $198
Drug Possession 8,154 3.0 months $413
Larceny / Theft 6,522 3.4 months $305
Other 3,544 7.2 months $2,361
Trespassing 3,120 27 days $291

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 211 convicted Contempt of Court cases in Orange County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 5.7 months. The statewide average is 3.2 months.
2.8% of convicted Contempt of Court defendants in Orange County received a fine, averaging $486. Court costs average $421 additionally.
Orange County's average sentence of 5.7 months compares to the statewide average of 3.2 months. The prison rate is 4.7% locally vs 1.4% statewide. The average fine is $486 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 211 Contempt of Court cases in Orange 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 · 211 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026