Battery in Baker County, Florida
116 cases (2025) · Baker County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Baker County handled battery cases with a 49.1% guilty rate but zero dismissals—below the 2.9% statewide dismissal average. The 23.3% withheld rate exceeded the statewide average of 17.9%, meaning many cases avoiding formal conviction still resulted in a court finding of guilt through withheld adjudication. Acquittals occurred in 6.9% of cases, notably higher than many counties. Diversion reached only 5.2%, below the 9.8% statewide rate, suggesting limited pre-trial intervention programs.
Sentencing was lenient. The median was 90 days with an average of 274 days among confined defendants. Jail dominated confinement at 45.7%, with prison in only 8.6% of cases. Fines averaged $350. The vast majority (67.2%) relied on public defenders, with only 4.3% having private counsel. These outcomes suggest a county where many battery cases do not proceed to conviction, though those that do face minimal incarceration.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Baker County makes it in front of a judge. Of 339 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 19.5% — 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 — 49.1% of 116 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 116 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 | 171 | 3.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 31 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Baker County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Baker County?
The guilty rate is 49.1% based on 116 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Baker County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.3% 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 Baker County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 9.1 months, with an average fine of $350 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
67.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 55.1% | 0.0% |
| Black | 36 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 79.3% | 0.0% | 9.9 months |
| 2024 | 69 | 60.9% | 0.0% | 5.4 months |
| 2025 | 116 | 49.1% | 0.0% | 9.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 198 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 89 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 10 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Baker County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 167 | 68.3% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 110 | 68.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 65.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 144 (2023-2025) | 82.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 103 (2023-2025) | 86.4% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 97 (2023-2025) | 88.7% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 94 (2023-2025) | 75.5% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Baker County, Florida (2025). Based on 116 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/baker
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Baker 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 · 116 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com