Burglary in Jefferson County, Florida
34 cases (2023-2025) · Jefferson County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, Jefferson County adjudicated 34 burglary cases with an exceptionally high 97.1% guilty rate—well above the statewide outcome profile. Neither adjudication withheld nor diversion programs appeared in these outcomes, indicating a prosecution path toward definitive conviction. The 2.9% dismissal rate slightly exceeded the statewide average of 1.5%, though the small caseload limits conclusions.
Sentenced defendants faced severe confinement: an average of 1,465.8 days with a median of 1,096 days. Prison affected 55.9% of convicted defendants, while jail confined another 41.2%, indicating nearly all received institutional sentences. The public defender represented 47.1% of defendants, and average probation extended 1,085 days, reflecting the felony's gravity and local prosecution intensity.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 34 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 97.1% 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 19 | 6.7 years |
| County Jail | 14 | 5.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Jefferson County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Jefferson County?
The guilty rate is 97.1% based on 34 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Jefferson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Jefferson County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 4.0 years, with an average fine of $153 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
47.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 21 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.1 years |
| 2024 | 9 | 88.9% | 11.1% | 2.1 years |
| 2025 | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 23 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 3 |
| Felony | Life | 2 |
Related Charges in Jefferson County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 193 | 71.5% | 0.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 137 | 74.5% | 0.7% |
| Other | 36 | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 53 | 84.9% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 36 | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 71 (2023-2025) | 84.5% | 2.8% |
| Fraud | 48 (2023-2025) | 72.9% | 18.8% |
| Weapons Offense | 44 (2023-2025) | 79.5% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Jefferson County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 34 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/jefferson
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Jefferson 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 September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com