Trespassing Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 67,817 convicted Trespassing cases across Florida (2023-2025) to show what sentences judges actually impose — including average sentence length, fines, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation.

1.0 months
Average Sentence
67,817 convicted cases
$188.91
Average Fine
27.6% received a fine
0.5%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
4.0%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
5 days
26 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1.8 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100.00
$203.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$227.00
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Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 343 0.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 36,780 54.2%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 2,719 4.0%
Fined 18,715 27.6%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Misdemeanor 63,990 24 days $183.00 0.1% 54.4% 10.4 months
NULL 2,822 26 days $283.84 0.4% 56.3% 1 year
Felony 1,005 1 year, 2 months $405.69 27.3% 41.1% 2.3 years

Sentencing by County

Counties with 20+ convicted Trespassing cases. Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Hillsborough 7,381 23 days $213.75 0.7% 23.5%
Pinellas 7,093 18 days $201.02 0.3% 50.9%
Duval 5,337 29 days $108.71 0.5% 83.2%
Palm Beach 5,109 1.3 months $535.71 0.4% 41.0%
Polk 4,100 1.2 months $123.72 0.4% 49.8%
Volusia 3,727 24 days $138.51 0.4% 92.6%
Broward 3,234 19 days $0.00 0.2% 29.3%
Orange 3,120 27 days $291.42 0.2% 93.7%
Miami-Dade 2,168 29 days $230.25 0.6% 24.4%
Escambia 1,772 1.0 months $283.22 0.3% 39.6%
Marion 1,656 1.8 months $106.99 1.0% 95.0%
Bay 1,524 24 days $327.90 0.5% 74.3%
Pasco 1,435 27 days $221.78 0.6% 22.7%
Sarasota 1,337 18 days $527.50 0.7% 23.8%
Lee 1,323 1.3 months $0.00 0.2% 65.8%
Seminole 1,173 27 days $145.83 0.5% 79.2%
Brevard 1,061 22 days $0.00 0.5% 66.2%
Leon 1,041 1.6 months $0.00 0.6% 85.0%
Lake 1,013 20 days $228.87 0.7% 15.5%
St. Johns 983 1.1 months $208.70 0.3% 84.3%
Manatee 980 14 days $53.85 0.5% 10.8%
Okaloosa 980 10 days $106.78 0.4% 13.6%
Alachua 879 1.3 months $36.99 0.5% 51.6%
Monroe 871 1.0 months $0.00 0.0% 83.0%
Hernando 670 1.4 months $219.06 0.3% 81.6%
Collier 661 29 days $167.31 0.3% 38.7%
Osceola 634 1.7 months $160.35 0.8% 82.6%
St. Lucie 573 2.1 months $417.66 0.9% 68.4%
Indian River 517 1.5 months $267.16 0.2% 53.8%
Martin 477 1.0 months $300.00 0.2% 34.2%
Santa Rosa 456 1.7 months $41.75 1.3% 52.2%
Clay 438 25 days $331.35 0.7% 53.9%
Charlotte 436 3.6 months $268.05 2.8% 72.9%
Citrus 379 1.5 months $261.81 0.3% 78.9%
Highlands 367 1.6 months $165.24 0.0% 57.5%
Putnam 326 1.8 months $60.00 2.1% 89.6%
Nassau 265 7 days $1,992 0.0% 10.9%
Okeechobee 184 1.8 months $390.57 0.0% 72.3%
Walton 182 1.8 months $109.16 1.1% 59.3%
Sumter 181 1.7 months $228.78 1.1% 48.1%
Hendry 171 1.4 months $289.71 1.8% 46.8%
Desoto 160 1.0 months $56.42 1.2% 25.6%
Columbia 144 2.0 months $720.00 1.4% 55.6%
Jackson 119 3.3 months $10.00 3.4% 82.4%
Washington 107 2.0 months $159.14 1.9% 78.5%
Hardee 100 1.5 months $157.60 2.0% 44.0%
Baker 92 2.2 months $100.00 2.2% 75.0%
Madison 86 21 days $350.00 0.0% 66.3%
Levy 70 3.2 months $50.40 2.9% 74.3%
Franklin 62 1.7 months $77.11 1.6% 87.1%
Taylor 62 1.7 months $362.92 0.0% 61.3%
Suwannee 61 1.7 months $416.25 3.3% 70.5%
Calhoun 59 2.0 months $176.16 1.7% 59.3%
Wakulla 55 2.7 months $107.33 3.6% 78.2%
Bradford 54 5.0 months $98.19 5.6% 85.2%
Glades 51 14 days $256.82 0.0% 25.5%
Holmes 49 1.9 months $246.32 2.0% 65.3%
Gilchrist 43 4.2 months $97.73 4.7% 55.8%
Gadsden 39 No incarceration $0.00 0.0% 0.0%
Gulf 37 1.7 months $133.33 0.0% 54.1%
Jefferson 33 3.6 months $142.14 3.0% 84.8%
Union 31 2.5 months $75.00 0.0% 74.2%
Liberty 26 1.6 months $99.39 0.0% 80.8%
Dixie 25 1.0 months $200.00 0.0% 80.0%
Lafayette 20 2.0 months $29.24 5.0% 30.0%

Facing Trespassing Charges in Florida?

The average sentence is 1.0 months, but outcomes depend on your specific circumstances. A defense attorney can review your case and fight for the best possible result. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 67,817 convicted Trespassing cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1.0 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 26 days. 0.5% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
27.6% of convicted Trespassing defendants received a fine, with an average of $188.91. The median fine is $203.00. Court costs average $295.72 on top of fines.
0.5% of convicted Trespassing defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 54.2% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 4.0% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.

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 67,817 Trespassing cases 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. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 67,817 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026