Battery in Washington County, Florida
84 cases (2025) · Washington County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Washington County convicted 78.6% of battery defendants with adjudication withheld in 20.2% of cases, above the statewide average of 17.9%. Dismissals were rare at 1.2%, well below the statewide 2.8%. Notably, the county did not use pre-trial diversion programs, which resolved 10.2% of battery cases statewide. No defendants were acquitted. These outcomes reflect limited alternatives to formal adjudication.
Sentences averaged 429 days with probation of 788 days. Nearly 42% faced jail time, and 17.9% went to prison. Most relied on public defenders, reflecting the typical income profile of battery defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Battery charge in Washington County makes it in front of a judge. Of 146 prosecutor decisions on Battery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 32.2% — 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 — 78.6% of 84 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 84 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 | 140 | 2.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 39 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Battery sentencing in Washington 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 | 58 | 82.8% | 1.7% |
| Black | 25 | 68.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 85.0% | 0.8% | 10.3 months |
| 2024 | 85 | 82.4% | 2.4% | 6.5 months |
| 2025 | 84 | 78.6% | 1.2% | 1 year, 2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 199 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 81 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 12 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Washington County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 231 | 78.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 136 | 55.9% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 259 (2023-2025) | 59.1% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 64 | 76.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 67 | 71.6% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 31 | 83.9% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 92 (2023-2025) | 91.3% | 3.3% |
| Assault | 76 (2023-2025) | 71.1% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Battery in Washington County?
The guilty rate is 78.6% based on 84 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Battery in Washington County?
Adjudication is withheld in 20.2% 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 Washington County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $329 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
42.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Battery in Washington County, Florida (2025). Based on 84 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/battery/washington
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Washington 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 · 84 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com