Battery in Holmes County, Florida
100 cases (2025) · Holmes County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Holmes County pursued battery charges with unusual aggressiveness. Zero dismissals and zero acquittals stood far below statewide dismissal rates of 2.8 percent, while diversion occurred in only 1 percent of cases versus 10.2 percent statewide. Adjudication withheld—a Florida-specific outcome—reached 16 percent, near the statewide 17.9 percent average. Guilty verdicts reached 83 percent, among the highest in the state.
Incarceration was common: 16 percent of defendants received prison time and 44 percent received jail. Median sentences of 90 days centered on shorter terms, though the average of 358.4 days reflected lengthier outliers. Fines averaged $454.84. Public defenders represented 27 percent of defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Holmes County makes it in front of a judge. Of 235 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 7.7% — 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 — 83.0% of 100 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 100 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 | 122 | 3.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 33 | 3.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Holmes 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 | 86 | 84.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 80.6% | 2.8% | 10.5 months |
| 2024 | 91 | 75.8% | 1.1% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 100 | 83.0% | 0.0% | 11.9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 191 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 61 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 8 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Holmes County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 359 | 88.9% | 0.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 129 | 71.3% | 0.8% |
| Other | 88 | 90.9% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 62 | 90.3% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 46 | 60.9% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 78 (2023-2025) | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 71 (2023-2025) | 85.9% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Holmes County?
The guilty rate is 83.0% based on 100 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Holmes County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.0% 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 Holmes County?
The average sentence is 11.9 months, with an average fine of $455 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
27.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 19.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Holmes County, Florida (2025). Based on 100 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/holmes
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Holmes 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 · 100 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com