Battery in Wakulla County, Florida
63 cases (2025) · Wakulla County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Battery cases in Wakulla County showed a distinctive prosecution profile. While guilty findings occurred in 55.6% of cases and adjudication withheld in 22.2%, dismissal rates reached 14.3%—nearly five times the statewide average of 2.9%. This high dismissal rate suggests a more defense-favorable posture or selective prosecution by the county's State Attorney. Notably, diversion programs were completely absent at 0%, compared to the statewide 9.8%.
Sentenced defendants averaged 262 days in confinement with a median of 60 days. Jail facilities held 49.2% of confined defendants, while prison held only 6.3%. Probation averaged 715 days, significantly higher than the statewide baseline, and fines averaged $604—notably above typical Battery penalties. Public defenders represented 52.4% of defendants. The combination of high dismissals, low prison use, and substantial probation supervision indicates a county approach emphasizing community supervision over incarceration.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Wakulla County makes it in front of a judge. Of 148 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 25.0% — 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 — 55.6% of 63 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 63 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 | 87 | 5.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 13 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Wakulla County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Wakulla County?
The guilty rate is 55.6% based on 63 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Wakulla County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.2% 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 Wakulla County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.7 months, with an average fine of $604 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
52.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.9% 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 | 48 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Black | 13 | 84.6% | 7.7% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 50.0% | 13.9% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2024 | 60 | 65.0% | 10.0% | 7.4 months |
| 2025 | 63 | 55.6% | 14.3% | 8.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 91 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 54 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 13 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 69.4% | 6.4% |
| Drug Possession | 186 | 74.2% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 133 | 72.9% | 3.0% |
| Other | 74 | 77.0% | 4.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| DUI | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% |
| Sex Offense | 76 (2023-2025) | 80.3% | 9.2% |
| Trespassing | 72 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 6.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Wakulla County, Florida (2025). Based on 63 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/wakulla
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 63 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com