Homicide Sentencing in Sumter County

We analyzed 26 convicted Homicide cases in Sumter 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 Sumter County judges sentence differently.

8.2 years
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (28.5 years)
$3,393
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($858.51)
46.2%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (76.5%)
0.0%
Probation Only
26 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
10.0 years
15.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
19.8 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$1,500
$2,150
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$5,000
The average sentence for Homicide in Sumter County is 8.2 years. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Sumter County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 46.2% 76.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 0.0% 3.3%
Probation Only 0.0% 3.1%
Average Sentence 8.2 years 28.5 years
Average Fine $3,393 $858.51
Average Probation 5.3 years 8.3 years
Average Court Costs $2,242 $4,220
Average Restitution (where ordered) $11,077 $10,245

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 24 8.9 years $3,181

Other Charges Sentenced in Sumter County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 3,790 7.3 months $596.22
Traffic Offense 3,066 29 days $178.34
Other 936 1 year, 4 months $422.74
Larceny / Theft 893 8.2 months $381.34
Battery 878 10.7 months $503.93

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 26 convicted Homicide cases in Sumter County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 8.2 years. The statewide average is 28.5 years.
57.7% of convicted Homicide defendants in Sumter County received a fine, averaging $3,393. Court costs average $2,242 additionally. Restitution averages $11,077 in cases where it is ordered.
Sumter County's average sentence of 8.2 years compares to the statewide average of 28.5 years. The prison rate is 46.2% locally vs 76.5% statewide. The average fine is $3,393 locally vs $858.51 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 26 Homicide cases in Sumter 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 · 26 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026