Escape / Failure to Appear Sentencing in Pasco County

We analyzed 319 convicted Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Pasco 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 Pasco County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 6 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 2 months)
$130.24
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($204.61)
44.5%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (30.0%)
20.7%
Probation Only
319 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
11.6 months
1 year, 10 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$125.71
$125.71
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$125.72
The average sentence for Escape / Failure to Appear in Pasco County is 1 year, 6 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Pasco County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 44.5% 30.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 19.4% 24.5%
Probation Only 20.7% 10.5%
Average Sentence 1 year, 6 months 1 year, 2 months
Average Fine $130.24 $204.61
Average Probation 2.3 years 2.6 years
Average Court Costs $222.74 $400.65

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 141 3.1 years $125.71
County Jail 63 8.9 months $125.71

Other Charges Sentenced in Pasco County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 7,812 8.1 months $159.69
Traffic Offense 6,831 1.1 months $341.75
Larceny / Theft 3,070 6.0 months $139.08
Battery 2,943 8.2 months $150.35
Resisting Officer 1,996 5.1 months $254.87

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 319 convicted Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Pasco County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 6 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 2 months.
18.8% of convicted Escape / Failure to Appear defendants in Pasco County received a fine, averaging $130.24. Court costs average $222.74 additionally.
Pasco County's average sentence of 1 year, 6 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 2 months. The prison rate is 44.5% locally vs 30.0% statewide. The average fine is $130.24 locally vs $204.61 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 319 Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Pasco 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 · 319 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026