Burglary in Columbia County, Florida

35 cases (2025) · Columbia County courts

Updated July 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Columbia County secured guilty verdicts in 71.4% of burglary cases—in line with state averages. However, no burglary charges were dismissed, compared to 1.5% statewide, suggesting the State Attorney prioritizes aggressive prosecution. Withheld adjudication (where guilt is found but no conviction is recorded) occurred in 11.4% of cases, slightly below the statewide 13.1%. Diversion use at 5.7% notably exceeded the statewide average of 2.3%.

Defendants received an average sentence of 1,207 days and 1,939 days of probation. Nearly half faced prison confinement. The 65.7% public defender rate reflects economically disadvantaged defendants, though private counsel appeared in just 2.9% of cases.

35
Total Cases (2025)
71.4%
Guilty Rate
11.4%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 1.5% statewide, 2025
3.3 years
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
71.4% (25)
Withheld
11.4% (4)
Diversion
5.7% (2)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
2.9% (1)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 71.4% of 35 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 35 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

3.3 years
Avg Sentence
2.7 years
Median Sentence
5.3 years
Avg Probation
$1,000
Avg Fine
48.6%
Prison Rate
0.0%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
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.

Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)

82
Public Defender
78.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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%
Black 11 72.7% 0.0%

Age Distribution (2025)

22.9%
Under 21
14.3%
21-29
34.3%
30-39
17.1%
40-49
8.6%
50-59
2.9%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 56 89.3% 0.0% 5.1 years
2024 50 76.0% 0.0% 5.5 years
2025 35 71.4% 0.0% 3.3 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 100
Felony Second Degree 29
Felony First Degree 10
Felony Life 2

Related Charges in Columbia County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 633 59.7% 0.0%
Drug Possession 277 85.2% 0.7%
Larceny / Theft 228 61.8% 0.0%
Other 196 54.1% 0.5%
Resisting Officer 133 75.9% 1.5%
Fraud 173 75.7% 0.0%
Battery 124 70.2% 0.8%
Weapons Offense 56 94.6% 0.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Columbia County?

The guilty rate is 71.4% based on 35 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Columbia County?

Adjudication is withheld in 11.4% 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?

The average sentence is 3.3 years, with an average fine of $1,000 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

65.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.9% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Columbia County, Florida (2025). Based on 35 public court records; last updated July 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 · 35 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com