Battery in Alachua County, Florida
616 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, battery defendants in Alachua County faced limited dismissal prospects. Among 616 cases, 65.1% resulted in guilty findings and 21.9% in withheld adjudication, above the statewide 17.9% withheld rate. The dismissal rate of only 0.8% fell significantly below the state average of 2.9%, a 2.1 percentage point gap indicating aggressive prosecution. Diversion remained slightly below state norms at 8.4% versus 9.8% statewide.
Confined convictions averaged 649 days with a median of 274 days. Jail sentences were imposed in 30.5% of cases, prison in 18.2%. Probation averaged 595 days with a modest average fine of $89.50. Public defenders represented 60.4% of defendants, with only 6.8% retaining private counsel, reflecting the demographic profile of battery defendants in the county.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,703 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 17.1% — below the 53.8% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 65.1% of 616 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 616 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 524 | 6.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 331 | 3.8 years |
| Confinement to Hospital Facility | 1 | 9.9 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Alachua County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 65.1% based on 616 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.9% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Battery in Alachua County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 9 months, with an average fine of $90 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
60.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 368 | 72.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 246 | 54.1% | 0.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 478 | 66.5% | 2.1% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2024 | 542 | 67.7% | 3.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2025 | 616 | 65.1% | 0.8% | 1 year, 9 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 890 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 656 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 84 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 864 | 68.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 861 | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 735 | 82.3% | 0.0% |
| Other | 435 | 71.5% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 419 | 76.4% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Fraud | 224 | 80.8% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 616 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 616 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com