Drug Possession Sentencing in Duval County

We analyzed 16,407 convicted Drug Possession cases in Duval 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 Duval County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Drug Possession in Duval County is 5.8 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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5.8 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (7.0 months)
$155
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($543)
9.9%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (13.1%)
3.9%
Probation Only
16,407 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
13 days
2.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
8.1 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100
$100
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$100

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Duval County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 9.9% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 62.5% 50.7%
Probation Only 3.9% 15.1%
Average Sentence 5.8 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $155 $543
Average Probation 1 year, 3 months 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $506 $721
Average Restitution (where ordered) $2,047 $1,336

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 10,251 3.3 months $132
State Prison Facility 1,628 3.1 years $1,500
Confined to Other Diversionary Facility 1 1.2 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Duval County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 22,088 9 days $130
Larceny / Theft 9,520 3.3 months $119
Battery 6,326 7.8 months $120
Resisting Officer 6,034 2.8 months $122
Trespassing 5,337 29 days $109

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 16,407 convicted Drug Possession cases in Duval County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 5.8 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
4.6% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Duval County received a fine, averaging $155. Court costs average $506 additionally. Restitution averages $2,047 in cases where it is ordered.
Duval County's average sentence of 5.8 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 9.9% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $155 locally vs $543 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 16,407 Drug Possession cases in Duval 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 · 16,407 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026