Battery in Bradford County, Florida
76 cases (2025) · Bradford County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, battery charges in Bradford County resulted in guilty verdicts in 82% of cases, with 18% receiving withheld adjudications. Zero dismissals and zero diversion program completions meant no alternative outcomes were available to defendants. This uncompromising approach reflects how battery cases—the most frequently prosecuted violent offense—are handled in this county, with conviction the default outcome rather than the exception.
Median confinement was just under one year, though average sentences reached 1,358 days, suggesting some cases drew much longer terms. Jail was the predominant confinement method at 53%, with prison in 37%. Public defenders handled 57% of cases, and average fines were modest at $97.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Bradford County makes it in front of a judge. Of 247 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 23.9% — 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 — 81.6% of 76 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 76 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 | 93 | 4.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 69 | 5.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Bradford County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Bradford County?
The guilty rate is 81.6% based on 76 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Bradford County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.4% 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 Bradford County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.7 years, with an average fine of $97 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
56.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.6% 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 | 53 | 73.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 20 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 83.9% | 1.6% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2024 | 59 | 81.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 76 | 81.6% | 0.0% | 3.7 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 94 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 89 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 8 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Bradford County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 154 | 88.3% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 75 | 94.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 27.1% |
| DUI | 70 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 32 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 66 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Bradford County, Florida (2025). Based on 76 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/bradford
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bradford 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 · 76 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com