Escape / Failure to Appear Sentencing in Florida
585 convicted cases (2025) · Escape / Failure to Appear outcomes statewide
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
Across 585 Escape / Failure to Appear convictions in Florida (2025), the average sentence was 1 year, 2 months (median 1 year, 3 months), averaged over every conviction including those with no confinement. 21.9% of convicted defendants received county jail time, 31.8% state prison, and 9.2% probation only; the average fine was $188. The breakdowns below show the sentence range, fines, and how each county compares.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences run 6.1 months to 3.0 years; the median is 1 year, 3 months.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 585 convicted cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Fine Range (Cases With Fines)
Exhibit · Fine range, cases with fines (2025)
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2025)
| Outcome | Cases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 186 | 31.8% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 128 | 21.9% |
| Probation Only (no incarceration) | 54 | 9.2% |
| Fined | 158 | 27.0% |
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends, all Escape / Failure to Appear cases
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,046 | 53.4% | 39.6% | 1 year, 1 months |
| 2024 | 961 | 60.3% | 30.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 913 | 53.7% | 38.8% | 1 year, 7 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Trend rows cover all Escape / Failure to Appear cases statewide by disposition year; the sentencing figures above cover convicted cases in the 2025 window.
Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing (2023-2025)
| Charge Level | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine | % Prison | % Jail | Avg Probation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felony | 1,183 | 1 year, 11 months | $202 | 50.6% | 29.8% | 2.8 years |
| Misdemeanor | 756 | 8 days | $136 | 0.3% | 17.2% | 10.5 months |
| NULL | 26 | 6.2 months | $461 | 15.4% | 30.8% | 2.4 years |
Sentencing by County (2023-2025)
Counties with 20+ convicted Escape / Failure to Appear cases (2023-2025). Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.
| County | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine | % Prison | % Jail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | 440 | 14 days | $0 | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Pinellas | 335 | 1 year, 8 months | $137 | 49.0% | 40.0% |
| Pasco | 319 | 1 year, 6 months | $130 | 46.1% | 20.1% |
| Okaloosa | 173 | 23 days | $0 | 1.7% | 30.1% |
| Hendry | 84 | 1.8 months | $0 | 3.6% | 61.9% |
| Walton | 61 | 1 year, 1 months | $296 | 31.1% | 54.1% |
| Miami-Dade | 51 | 1 year, 9 months | $444 | 39.2% | 43.1% |
| Polk | 39 | 2.8 years | $680 | 64.1% | 28.2% |
| St. Johns | 36 | 6.9 months | $126 | 13.9% | 5.6% |
| Duval | 30 | 3.5 years | $0 | 63.3% | 26.7% |
| Escambia | 29 | 1 year, 4 months | $518 | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Volusia | 27 | 2.6 years | $0 | 55.6% | 25.9% |
| Hillsborough | 26 | 2.5 years | $0 | 53.8% | 42.3% |
| Seminole | 22 | 1 year, 7 months | $0 | 40.9% | 9.1% |
| Alachua | 21 | 1 year, 7 months | $112 | 57.1% | 19.0% |
| Palm Beach | 20 | 3.0 years | $0 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| Putnam | 20 | 1 year, 10 months | $1,000 | 65.0% | 15.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for Escape / Failure to Appear in Florida?
Based on 585 convicted Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Florida (2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 2 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 1 year, 3 months. 31.8% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
What are the average fines for Escape / Failure to Appear in Florida?
27.0% of convicted Escape / Failure to Appear defendants received a fine, with an average of $188. The median fine is $132. Court costs average $376 on top of fines.
How likely is prison for Escape / Failure to Appear in Florida?
31.8% of convicted Escape / Failure to Appear defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 21.9% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 9.2% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Escape / Failure to Appear Sentencing in Florida (2025). Based on 585 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/escape-failure-to-appear
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: September 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 585 Escape / Failure to Appear cases with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (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. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 585 cases · 2025 · Data last updated September 2026