Traffic Offense Sentencing in Monroe County

We analyzed 3,464 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Monroe 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 Monroe County judges sentence differently.

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9 days

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (18 days)

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($266)

0.2%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (0.9%)

20.2%

Probation Only

3,464 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

10 days

21 days

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

2.0 months

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Monroe County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	0.2%	0.9%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	17.0%	22.2%
Probation Only	20.2%	12.7%
Average Sentence	9 days	18 days
Average Fine	$0	$266
Average Probation	8.5 months	11.2 months
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$3,704	$12,368

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	587	1.4 months	N/A
State Prison Facility	9	2.6 years	N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Monroe County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Other	2,396	2.2 months	$0
Drug Possession	1,327	4.8 months	$0
Trespassing	871	1.0 months	$0
DUI	745	1.2 months	$0
Resisting Officer	733	2.3 months	$0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 3,464 convicted Traffic Offense cases in Monroe County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 9 days. The statewide average is 18 days.

0.0% of convicted Traffic Offense defendants in Monroe County received a fine, averaging $0. Restitution averages $3,704 in cases where it is ordered.

Monroe County's average sentence of 9 days compares to the statewide average of 18 days. The prison rate is 0.2% locally vs 0.9% statewide. The average fine is $0 locally vs $266 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 3,464 Traffic Offense cases in Monroe 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 · 3,464 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026