Stalking Sentencing in Palm Beach County

We analyzed 197 convicted Stalking cases in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County judges sentence differently.

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9.2 months

Average Sentence

Near statewide avg (8.4 months)

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($299)

18.3%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (16.2%)

11.2%

Probation Only

197 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.1 months

5.2 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

0 year, 12 months

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Palm Beach County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	18.3%	16.2%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	65.0%	38.2%
Probation Only	11.2%	32.8%
Average Sentence	9.2 months	8.4 months
Average Fine	$0	$299
Average Probation	2.2 years	2.0 years
Average Court Costs	$588	$717

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	128	4.3 months	N/A
State Prison Facility	36	2.9 years	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Palm Beach County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Traffic Offense	25,007	7 days	$262
Drug Possession	8,098	5.3 months	$7,609
Larceny / Theft	6,874	5.9 months	$102
Trespassing	5,109	1.3 months	$536
DUI	4,808	1.0 months	$1,057

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 197 convicted Stalking cases in Palm Beach County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 9.2 months. The statewide average is 8.4 months.

0.0% of convicted Stalking defendants in Palm Beach County received a fine, averaging $0. Court costs average $588 additionally.

Palm Beach County's average sentence of 9.2 months compares to the statewide average of 8.4 months. The prison rate is 18.3% locally vs 16.2% statewide. The average fine is $0 locally vs $299 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 197 Stalking cases in Palm Beach 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 · 197 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026