Burglary in Jackson County, Florida
38 cases (2025) · Jackson County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Jackson County achieved guilty verdicts in 81.6% of burglary cases, with zero dismissals compared to 1.5% statewide. The 13.2% withheld adjudication rate (guilt found, no formal conviction) matched statewide patterns, while diversion use at 2.6% slightly exceeded the 2.3% average, providing limited alternatives to formal conviction.
Confinement was substantial: 52.6% served prison time and 18.4% served jail. While average sentences were 981 days, the median was substantially lower at 548 days, indicating sentencing variation. Probation averaged 1,663 days. With 55.3% represented by public defenders and minimal fines averaging $227, most defendants were economically vulnerable.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Jackson County makes it in front of a judge. Of 79 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.1% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 81.6% of 38 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 50 | 3.9 years |
| County Jail | 10 | 5.9 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Jackson County.
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 | 29 | 82.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 76.0% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| 2024 | 40 | 85.0% | 0.0% | 5.4 years |
| 2025 | 38 | 81.6% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 90 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 9 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Jackson County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 183 | 49.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 193 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 130 | 73.1% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 77 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 77 | 70.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 71 | 78.9% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 62 | 64.5% | 1.6% |
| DUI | 63 | 96.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Jackson County?
The guilty rate is 81.6% based on 38 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Jackson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.2% 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 Burglary in Jackson County?
The average sentence is 2.7 years, with an average fine of $227 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
55.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Jackson County, Florida (2025). Based on 38 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/jackson
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Jackson 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 · 38 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com