Battery in Taylor County, Florida
43 cases (2025) · Taylor County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Taylor County resolved 43 battery cases with an 86.0% guilty verdict rate—the highest among surveyed counties—and zero dismissals, acquittals, or diversion programs. Every defendant either received conviction or withheld adjudication. This pattern indicates exceptional prosecutorial selectivity in charging or county court practices strongly favoring guilt findings, diverging entirely from Florida's statewide dismissal rate of 2.8%.
Sentences average 395 days in custody but with a median of just 120 days, reflecting a split between light and substantial terms. Probation is notably lengthy at 688 days. Confinement splits between jail (18.6%) and prison (11.6%), and public defender representation dominates at 81.4% with minimal private counsel (2.3%), reflecting limited economic resources. Taylor's uniform conviction outcomes suggest a small-county court system with consistent prosecution pressure.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 86.0% of 43 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 43 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 | 58 | 3.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 19 | 2.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Taylor 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 | 32 | 81.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 77.9% | 0.0% | 12.0 months |
| 2024 | 67 | 83.6% | 0.0% | 6.7 months |
| 2025 | 43 | 86.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 114 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 59 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 13 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Taylor County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 140 | 70.7% | 19.3% |
| Drug Possession | 93 | 93.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 67 | 88.1% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 45 | 93.3% | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 82 (2023-2025) | 91.5% | 1.2% |
| Traffic Offense | 81 (2023-2025) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 63 (2023-2025) | 92.1% | 0.0% |
| Criminal Mischief | 59 (2023-2025) | 86.4% | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Taylor County?
The guilty rate is 86.0% based on 43 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Taylor County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.0% 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 Taylor County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 1 months, with an average fine of $477 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
81.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Taylor County, Florida (2025). Based on 43 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/taylor
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Taylor 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 · 43 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com