Burglary in Okeechobee County, Florida
80 cases (2023-2025) · Okeechobee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Okeechobee County takes a more lenient stance on burglary than most jurisdictions. Dismissal rate of 5.0% is more than triple the statewide average of 1.5%, and withheld adjudication reaches 22.5% versus 12.5% statewide. These elevated rates suggest prosecutors resolve cases without formal convictions more frequently than their counterparts.
Sentences average 995.1 days, moderate compared to other counties studied. Prison placement at 41.2% is moderate, with jail at 23.8%. Most defendants rely on public defenders (35.0%), with only 3.8% retaining private counsel, reflecting lower-income demographics typical of rural counties.
Figures cover 80 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Okeechobee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 67 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 20.9% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 72.5% of 80 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 33 | 3.3 years |
| County Jail | 19 | 1 year, 8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Okeechobee County.
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 | 62 | 72.6% | 1.6% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 65.0% | 5.0% | 2.6 years |
| 2024 | 25 | 76.0% | 4.0% | 2.8 years |
| 2025 | 15 | 86.7% | 6.7% | 2.9 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 54 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 18 |
| Felony | First Degree | 7 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 1 |
Related Charges in Okeechobee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 506 | 61.7% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 314 | 76.1% | 8.3% |
| Other | 221 | 58.8% | 17.2% |
| Contempt of Court | 137 | 12.4% | 87.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 137 | 85.4% | 1.5% |
| Battery | 131 | 75.6% | 8.4% |
| DUI | 98 | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 87 | 81.6% | 6.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Okeechobee County?
The guilty rate is 72.5% based on 80 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Okeechobee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.5% 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 Okeechobee County?
The average sentence is 2.7 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
35.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.8% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Okeechobee County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 80 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/okeechobee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okeechobee 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 · 80 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com