Burglary in Okaloosa County, Florida
134 cases (2025) · Okaloosa County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Okaloosa County adjudicated 134 burglary cases with a 74.6% guilty verdict rate and 14.2% adjudication withheld—slightly above the statewide withheld rate of 13.1%. Zero cases were dismissed compared to the statewide 1.5%, while diversion was used in 3.7% of cases, outpacing the statewide rate of 2.3%. This pattern shows selective use of alternative pathways alongside a low dismissal rate, suggesting the State Attorney screens cases carefully before prosecution but pursues those brought to conclusion with vigor.
Sentencing averaged 1,604 days with a median of 1,826 days, among the higher terms statewide. However, only 16.4% received prison sentences, an unusually low prison rate compared to other counties. Probation averaged 1,216 days. Counsel representation showed 9.7% private attorneys and 3.7% public defenders, though these percentages do not fully account for all defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Okaloosa County makes it in front of a judge. Of 444 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 27.7% — 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 — 74.6% of 134 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 134 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 | 81 | 3.9 years |
| County Jail | 31 | 10.0 months |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 1 | 1 year, 2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Okaloosa 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 | 93 | 72.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 38 | 81.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 75.7% | 0.9% | 3.1 years |
| 2024 | 107 | 75.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 134 | 74.6% | 0.0% | 4.4 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 283 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 44 |
| Felony | First Degree | 11 |
| Felony | NULL | 11 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 7 |
Related Charges in Okaloosa County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,352 | 39.9% | 4.7% |
| Other | 1,311 | 24.3% | 1.2% |
| Drug Possession | 1,396 | 78.5% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 591 | 71.1% | 0.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 460 | 67.4% | 2.4% |
| Battery | 393 | 52.2% | 1.8% |
| DUI | 197 | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Trespassing | 326 | 77.3% | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Okaloosa County?
The guilty rate is 74.6% based on 134 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Okaloosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.2% 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 Okaloosa County?
The average sentence is 4.4 years, with an average fine of $291 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
3.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Okaloosa County, Florida (2025). Based on 134 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/okaloosa
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okaloosa 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 · 134 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com