Battery in Putnam County, Florida

237 cases (2025) · Putnam County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Battery prosecutions in Putnam County resulted in guilty findings in 60.3% of cases, with an additional 30.4% receiving adjudication withheld. Combined, defendants achieved formal conviction or withheld adjudication in 90.7% of cases. Dismissal rates were notably low at 0.8%, substantially below the statewide average of 2.9%, suggesting a prosecution-favorable environment. Diversion programs were limited at 5.5% compared to the statewide 9.8%, indicating reduced emphasis on pre-trial alternatives.

Defendants confined faced significantly longer sentences than the statewide average. The mean sentence was 347 days with a median of 90 days. Probation averaged 875 days, nearly double Osceola's rate. Public defenders handled 77.2% of cases—among the highest statewide rates—while private attorneys appeared in only 3.8% of cases. Despite lengthy probation, actual jail and prison confinement were moderate at 50.6% combined, suggesting many sentences emphasize court supervision over incarceration.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

237
Total Cases (2025)
60.3%
Guilty Rate
30.4%
Withheld Rate
0.8%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 2.9% statewide, 2025
11.6 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
60.3% (143)
Withheld
30.4% (72)
Diversion
5.5% (13)
Dismissed
0.8% (2)
Acquitted
1.3% (3)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 60.3% of 237 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 237 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

11.6 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
3.0 months
Median Sentence
2.4 years
Avg Probation
$79
Avg Fine
12.2%
Prison Rate
38.4%
Jail Rate

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

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
County Jail 362 3.0 months
State Prison Facility 146 4.2 years

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

III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Battery in Putnam County?

The guilty rate is 60.3% based on 237 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Putnam County?

Adjudication is withheld in 30.4% 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 Putnam County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 11.6 months, with an average fine of $79 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

77.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.8% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2025)

183
Public Defender
59.6% 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 143 55.2% 1.4%
Black 71 73.2% 0.0%

Age Distribution (2025)

5.9%
Under 21
26.3%
21-29
29.7%
30-39
16.5%
40-49
12.7%
50-59
8.9%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 336 63.4% 0.0% 1 year, 10 months
2024 356 66.6% 2.2% 1 year, 4 months
2025 237 60.3% 0.8% 11.6 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 284
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 989 77.7% 0.0%
Traffic Offense 571 65.5% 0.0%
Larceny / Theft 244 82.8% 0.0%
Other 181 80.1% 0.0%
Resisting Officer 211 84.4% 0.0%
Trespassing 118 91.5% 0.0%
Fraud 75 68.0% 0.0%
Criminal Mischief 57 77.2% 1.8%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Putnam County, Florida (2025). Based on 237 public court records; last updated September 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 · 237 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com