Contempt of Court Sentencing in Pinellas County

We analyzed 667 convicted Contempt of Court cases in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Contempt of Court in Pinellas County is 4.9 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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4.9 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (3.2 months)
$355
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($207)
2.7%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.4%)
6.9%
Probation Only
667 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
3.0 months
6.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
9.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$132
$502
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$507

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Pinellas County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 2.7% 1.4%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 70.6% 58.8%
Probation Only 6.9% 18.9%
Average Sentence 4.9 months 3.2 months
Average Fine $355 $207
Average Probation 1 year 1 year, 1 months
Average Court Costs $196 $403
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,658 $902

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 480 6.0 months $361
State Prison Facility 9 3.8 years $134

Other Charges Sentenced in Pinellas County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 20,300 11.3 months $150
Traffic Offense 18,264 1.0 months $246
DUI 7,577 1.5 months $1,168
Trespassing 7,093 18 days $201
Larceny / Theft 6,318 5.8 months $152

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 667 convicted Contempt of Court cases in Pinellas County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 4.9 months. The statewide average is 3.2 months.
78.0% of convicted Contempt of Court defendants in Pinellas County received a fine, averaging $355. Court costs average $196 additionally. Restitution averages $1,658 in cases where it is ordered.
Pinellas County's average sentence of 4.9 months compares to the statewide average of 3.2 months. The prison rate is 2.7% locally vs 1.4% statewide. The average fine is $355 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 667 Contempt of Court cases in Pinellas 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 · 667 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026