Traffic Offense Sentencing in Duval County

We analyzed 22,088 convicted Traffic 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.

9 days

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (18 days)

$129.87

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($265.67)

0.5%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (0.9%)

3.0%

Probation Only

22,088 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

2 days

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

24 days

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$100.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$100.00

The average sentence for Traffic Offense in Duval County is 9 days. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Duval County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	0.5%	0.9%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	28.5%	22.2%
Probation Only	3.0%	12.7%
Average Sentence	9 days	18 days
Average Fine	$129.87	$265.67
Average Probation	9.0 months	11.2 months
Average Court Costs	$326.42	$348.02
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$6,337	$12,368

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	6,286	19 days	$152.39
State Prison Facility	103	2.4 years	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Duval County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
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
Trespassing	5,337	29 days	$108.71

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 22,088 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Duval County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 9 days. The statewide average is 18 days.

17.6% of convicted Traffic Offense defendants in Duval County received a fine, averaging $129.87. Court costs average $326.42 additionally. Restitution averages $6,337 in cases where it is ordered.

Duval County's average sentence of 9 days compares to the statewide average of 18 days. The prison rate is 0.5% locally vs 0.9% statewide. The average fine is $129.87 locally vs $265.67 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 22,088 Traffic 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 · 22,088 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026