Burglary in Baker County, Florida
34 cases (2023-2025) · Baker County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Burglary cases in Baker County result in guilty verdicts at a strikingly high rate of 94.1 percent, with the remaining 5.9 percent ending in adjudication withheld. This stands in sharp contrast to statewide patterns: Florida's burglary cases see dismissals in 1.5 percent of cases, while Baker County has zero dismissals. The withheld adjudication rate here is also substantially lower than the statewide average of 12.9 percent, and Baker County uses pretrial diversion in none of its burglary cases despite a statewide average of 2.1 percent. The data suggests that the local State Attorney's office pursues burglary charges aggressively and rarely accepts alternatives to prosecution.
Defendants convicted of burglary in Baker County face confinement in just over half of cases, with 55.9 percent receiving prison sentences and 32.4 percent receiving jail time. The average sentence length is 712 days, with probation periods averaging over three years. Over half of defendants, 52.9 percent, relied on public defenders, indicating limited resources to mount private defense.
Figures cover 34 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Baker County makes it in front of a judge. Of 50 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 28.0% — below the 31.2% 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 94.1% of 34 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 34 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 19 | 2.6 years |
| County Jail | 11 | 11.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Baker County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 96.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 94.1% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 11 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 24 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 7 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Baker County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 171 | 64.9% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 110 | 68.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 115 | 50.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 65.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 141 (2023-2025) | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 101 (2023-2025) | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 97 (2023-2025) | 88.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Baker County?
The guilty rate is 94.1% based on 34 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Baker County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.9% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Burglary in Baker County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 12 months (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
52.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Baker County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 34 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/baker
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Baker 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 · 34 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com