Battery in Clay County, Florida
363 cases (2025) · Clay County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Clay County handled 363 battery cases with a conviction-oriented outcome pattern. The guilty rate of 65.8% was substantially above the statewide average, and withheld adjudications accounted for 24.8%—exceeding the statewide average of 17.9%—meaning 90.6% of cases resulted in formal conviction or withheld adjudication. Dismissals occurred in only 1.1% of cases, below the statewide average of 2.8%, and no acquittals were recorded. Diversion programs were used in 8.3% of cases, below the statewide rate of 10.2%.
Defendants convicted faced moderate-length sentences: an average of 302 days with a median of 82 days. Jail confinement was the primary sanction, affecting 52.6% of sentenced defendants, while prison sentences occurred in 12.4% of cases. The average fine was $430. The outcome distribution reflected a local justice system emphasizing conviction and incarceration over pre-trial diversion.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Clay County makes it in front of a judge. Of 968 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 23.0% — below the 53.9% 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 — 65.8% of 363 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 363 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 621 | 3.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 126 | 3.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Clay County.
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 | 233 | 68.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 96 | 76.0% | 2.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 408 | 62.7% | 0.5% | 8.2 months |
| 2024 | 472 | 64.0% | 0.6% | 10.8 months |
| 2025 | 363 | 65.8% | 1.1% | 10.1 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 | 926 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 287 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 22 |
| Felony | First Degree | 7 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Clay County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,116 | 59.9% | 0.9% |
| Drug Possession | 560 | 70.2% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 411 | 69.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 424 | 47.6% | 32.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 194 | 73.2% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 133 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 129 | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Sex Offense | 110 | 96.4% | 1.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Clay County?
The guilty rate is 65.8% based on 363 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Clay County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.8% 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 Clay County?
The average sentence is 10.1 months, with an average fine of $430 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Clay County, Florida (2025). Based on 363 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/clay
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Clay 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 · 363 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com