Burglary in Calhoun County, Florida
43 cases (2023-2025) · Calhoun County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Burglary cases in Calhoun County result in conviction at rates substantially higher than the statewide norm. With an 88.6 percent guilty rate and only a 6.8 percent adjudication withheld rate, defendants in this county face a 95.4 percent likelihood of formal conviction or guilt finding. This contrasts sharply with statewide patterns: Florida averages a 12.9 percent withheld rate and a 1.5 percent dismissal rate, whereas Calhoun County has recorded zero dismissals and zero acquittals in its 44 burglary cases. The State Attorney's office in this judicial circuit is pursuing convictions aggressively, and Calhoun County uses no pre-trial diversion programs for burglary charges, eliminating an alternative pathway available elsewhere in the state.
Confinement is common for burglary convictions here. Nearly 66 percent of defendants receive either prison or jail time, with an average sentence of 1,317 days and a median of 548 days. Most defendants are represented by public defenders, reflecting the 86.4 percent rate of appointed counsel. Average probation terms extend 1,412 days, and fines average $650. The data reveals a county system focused on incarceration rather than community-based alternatives for burglary offenses.
Figures cover 43 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 Calhoun 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 6.0% — 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 — 88.4% of 43 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 43 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 | 20 | 5.1 years |
| County Jail | 9 | 6.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Calhoun 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 | 38 | 89.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.0% | 4.8 years |
| 2024 | 12 | 91.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2025 | 5 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 23 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 14 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Calhoun County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 128 | 82.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 67 | 58.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 171 (2023-2025) | 80.1% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 57 | 78.9% | 0.0% |
| Bribery | 72 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 85 (2023-2025) | 56.5% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 59 (2023-2025) | 57.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 58 (2023-2025) | 62.1% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Calhoun County?
The guilty rate is 88.4% based on 43 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Calhoun County?
Adjudication is withheld in 7.0% 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 Calhoun County?
The average sentence is 3.7 years, with an average fine of $652 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
86.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Calhoun County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 43 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/calhoun
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Calhoun 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 (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com