Battery in Franklin County, Florida
54 cases (2025) · Franklin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Franklin County resolved battery cases with the highest diversion rate in this dataset. Diversion was available in 18.5%, far above the statewide 10.2%, allowing defendants to avoid conviction through program completion. Guilty verdicts occurred in 68.5%, while withheld adjudication was remarkably low at 7.4%, far below the statewide 17.9%. Dismissals were rare at 1.9%, slightly below statewide 2.8%. Combined, approximately 20% of defendants avoided conviction entirely.
Sentences were the shortest in the battery dataset. The median was 120 days and average 251.3 days, indicating most defendants received brief sentences. However, jail confinement was high at 61.1%, the highest recorded, suggesting many received short jail stays rather than prison time. Probation averaged 760.9 days. Fines were minimal at $98.47. Public defenders represented 66.7%; only 1.9% retained private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Franklin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 132 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.9% — 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 — 68.5% of 54 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 54 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 | 99 | 3.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 14 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Franklin County.
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 | 43 | 69.8% | 0.0% |
| Black | 10 | 70.0% | 10.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 60.3% | 2.9% | 8.2 months |
| 2024 | 34 | 64.7% | 0.0% | 2.6 months |
| 2025 | 54 | 68.5% | 1.9% | 8.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 98 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 53 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 4 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Franklin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 227 | 27.8% | 7.5% |
| Drug Possession | 212 | 69.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 126 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 94 (2023-2025) | 73.4% | 2.1% |
| Trespassing | 77 (2023-2025) | 77.9% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 76 (2023-2025) | 64.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 76 (2023-2025) | 77.6% | 2.6% |
| Drug Sale | 43 (2023-2025) | 95.3% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Franklin County?
The guilty rate is 68.5% based on 54 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Franklin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 7.4% 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 Franklin County?
The average sentence is 8.4 months, with an average fine of $98 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
66.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Franklin County, Florida (2025). Based on 54 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/franklin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Franklin 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 · 54 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com