Burglary in Columbia County, Florida
33 cases (2025) · Columbia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Columbia County processed 33 burglary cases with a 75.8% guilty rate and 12.1% adjudication withheld, tracking closely with statewide withheld rates. Notably, no cases were dismissed—compared to the statewide dismissal rate of 1.5%—though 6.1% entered diversion programs, exceeding the statewide rate of 2.1%. This suggests a prosecution posture heavily weighted toward conviction.
Among confined convictions, sentences averaged 1,207 days (median 975), reflecting the serious nature of burglary charges. Prison confinement reached 51.5%, indicating that roughly half of all convicted defendants received state prison time. The public defender served 63.6% of defendants, consistent with burglary's typical profile of lower-income accused. Fines averaged $1,000.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 75.8% of 33 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 33 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) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 70 | 4.9 years |
| County Jail | 2 | 9.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Columbia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Columbia County?
The guilty rate is 75.8% based on 33 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Columbia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.1% 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 Burglary in Columbia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.3 years, with an average fine of $1,000 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
63.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 22 | 72.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 89.3% | 0.0% | 5.1 years |
| 2024 | 49 | 77.6% | 0.0% | 5.5 years |
| 2025 | 33 | 75.8% | 0.0% | 3.3 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 100 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 28 |
| Felony | First Degree | 8 |
| Felony | Life | 2 |
Related Charges in Columbia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 626 | 60.4% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 277 | 85.2% | 0.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 227 | 62.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 196 | 54.1% | 0.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 132 | 76.5% | 1.5% |
| Fraud | 172 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 121 | 71.9% | 0.8% |
| Weapons Offense | 56 | 94.6% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Columbia County, Florida (2025). Based on 33 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/columbia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Columbia 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 · 33 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com