Battery in Franklin County, Florida
53 cases (2025) · Franklin County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, battery defendants in Franklin County faced a distinctive profile driven by high diversion and jail reliance. Among 53 cases, 69.8% resulted in guilty findings, but the withheld rate was notably low at 7.5%, well below the statewide 17.9%. Diversion rates reached 17.0%, exceeding the state average of 9.8%, suggesting this circuit used alternative programs aggressively for battery defendants. Dismissals remained rare at 1.9%.
Confined convictions averaged 257 days with a median of 120 days, indicating brief sentences. Jail sentences dominated at 62.3% of cases, with only 11.3% receiving prison time, creating high incarceration volume but short duration. Probation averaged 810 days. Public defenders represented 66.0% of defendants, with only 1.9% retaining private counsel, reflecting limited resources among the defendant population.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
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 53.8% 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 — 69.8% of 53 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 53 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 | 99 | 3.5 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Franklin County?
The guilty rate is 69.8% based on 53 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Franklin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 7.5% 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?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.6 months, with an average fine of $98 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
66.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.9% 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 | 42 | 71.4% | 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 60.3% | 2.9% | 8.2 months |
| 2024 | 34 | 64.7% | 0.0% | 2.6 months |
| 2025 | 53 | 69.8% | 1.9% | 8.6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 97 |
| 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 | 210 | 70.5% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 125 | 43.2% | 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% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Franklin County, Florida (2025). Based on 53 public court records; last updated September 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 · 53 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com