Sex Offense Sentencing in Duval County

We analyzed 894 convicted Sex Offense 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.

8.5 years
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (9.8 years)
$908.13
Average Fine
Near statewide avg ($1,004)
41.8%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (58.7%)
6.8%
Probation Only
894 cases
25th Percentile
15 days
2.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
8.0 years
25th Percentile
$100.00
$100.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$150.00
The average sentence for Sex Offense in Duval County is 8.5 years. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.
Outcome Duval County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 41.8% 58.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 37.6% 11.1%
Probation Only 6.8% 21.7%
Average Sentence 8.5 years 9.8 years
Average Fine $908.13 $1,004
Average Probation 9.1 years 8.7 years
Average Court Costs $527.21 $893.01
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,100 $2,258
Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 374 20.1 years N/A
County Jail 336 1.9 months $1,190
Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 22,088 9 days $129.87
Drug Possession 16,407 5.8 months $155.19
Larceny / Theft 9,520 3.3 months $118.72
Battery 6,326 7.8 months $119.65
Resisting Officer 6,034 2.8 months $121.87

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Based on 894 convicted Sex Offense cases in Duval County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 8.5 years. The statewide average is 9.8 years.
9.3% of convicted Sex Offense defendants in Duval County received a fine, averaging $908.13. Court costs average $527.21 additionally. Restitution averages $1,100 in cases where it is ordered.
Duval County's average sentence of 8.5 years compares to the statewide average of 9.8 years. The prison rate is 41.8% locally vs 58.7% statewide. The average fine is $908.13 locally vs $1,004 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 894 Sex Offense 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 · 894 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026