Contempt of Court Sentencing in Putnam County

We analyzed 147 convicted Contempt of Court cases in Putnam 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 Putnam County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Contempt of Court in Putnam County is 2.9 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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2.9 months
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (3.2 months)
$60
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($207)
2.0%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.4%)
17.0%
Probation Only
147 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
29 days
2.5 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
5.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$60
$60
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$60

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Putnam County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 2.0% 1.4%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 78.2% 58.8%
Probation Only 17.0% 18.9%
Average Sentence 2.9 months 3.2 months
Average Fine $60 $207
Average Probation 1 year, 2 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Court Costs $505 $403

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 117 3.1 months $55
State Prison Facility 1 5.0 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Putnam County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 2,655 7.7 months $3,278
Traffic Offense 2,081 1.4 months $198
Battery 800 10.2 months $196
Larceny / Theft 719 7.3 months $1,643
Resisting Officer 621 7.0 months $615

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 147 convicted Contempt of Court cases in Putnam County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 2.9 months. The statewide average is 3.2 months.
69.4% of convicted Contempt of Court defendants in Putnam County received a fine, averaging $60. Court costs average $505 additionally.
Putnam County's average sentence of 2.9 months compares to the statewide average of 3.2 months. The prison rate is 2.0% locally vs 1.4% statewide. The average fine is $60 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 147 Contempt of Court cases in Putnam 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 · 147 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026