Battery in Putnam County, Florida

239 cases (2025) · Putnam County courts

Updated July 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Putnam County withheld adjudication in 30.5% of battery cases, nearly 1.7 times the statewide average of 17.9%. Adjudication withheld means the judge found guilt but did not enter a formal conviction, so it does not appear on the defendant's record. The county's conviction rate was 59.4%, though formal convictions were often avoided through withheld adjudication. Dismissals were rare at 0.8%, and pre-trial diversion was used in only 5.4% of cases versus 10.2% statewide.

Sentences averaged 344 days with probation of 876 days. Nearly 40% faced jail time; 11% went to prison. The county showed the highest public defender reliance at 77%, indicating a low-income defendant population.

239
Total Cases (2025)
59.4%
Guilty Rate
30.5%
Withheld Rate
0.8%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 2.9% statewide, 2025
11.5 months
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
59.4% (142)
Withheld
30.5% (73)
Diversion
5.4% (13)
Dismissed
0.8% (2)
Acquitted
1.3% (3)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 59.4% of 239 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 239 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

11.5 months
Avg Sentence
3.0 months
Median Sentence
2.4 years
Avg Probation
$79
Avg Fine
10.9%
Prison Rate
38.1%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 361 3.0 months
State Prison Facility 143 4.3 years

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Putnam County.

Counsel Analysis (2025)

184
Public Defender
58.7% guilty · 1.1% dismissed
9
Private Attorney
66.7% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 146 54.1% 1.4%
Black 71 73.2% 0.0%

Age Distribution (2025)

5.9%
Under 21
26.1%
21-29
29.4%
30-39
16.8%
40-49
12.6%
50-59
9.2%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 336 63.4% 0.0% 1 year, 10 months
2024 356 66.6% 2.2% 1 year, 4 months
2025 239 59.4% 0.8% 11.5 months

Quarterly detail

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.9%
9.3%
0.0%
2.0%
0.0%
1.4%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 585
Felony Third Degree 286
Felony Second Degree 47
Felony First Degree 13

Related Charges in Putnam County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 991 77.4% 0.0%
Traffic Offense 571 65.5% 0.0%
Larceny / Theft 244 82.8% 0.0%
Other 183 79.2% 0.0%
Resisting Officer 211 84.4% 0.0%
Trespassing 118 91.5% 0.0%
Fraud 75 68.0% 0.0%
Criminal Mischief 58 75.9% 1.7%
III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Battery in Putnam County?

The guilty rate is 59.4% based on 239 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Putnam County?

Adjudication is withheld in 30.5% 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 Putnam County?

The average sentence is 11.5 months, with an average fine of $79 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

77.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.8% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Putnam County, Florida (2025). Based on 239 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/putnam

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Putnam 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 · 239 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com