Burglary in Santa Rosa County, Florida
63 cases (2025) · Santa Rosa County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Santa Rosa County prosecuted 63 burglary cases with a 79.4% guilty verdict rate and 14.3% adjudication withheld—slightly above the statewide withheld rate of 13.1%. Zero dismissals contrasted with the statewide 1.5%, but diversion appeared in 3.2% of cases, modestly above the statewide 2.3%. This pattern reflects steady prosecution with minimal case attrition before adjudication, though a small diversion cohort received alternative resolution.
Sentencing showed high variance: average sentences were 1,250.9 days, but the median dropped to 773 days, indicating some defendants received short terms while others received lengthy sentences. Prison confinement affected 52.4% of defendants, while 22.2% went to jail—a notably high jail rate. Probation averaged 1,108 days. Public defenders represented 52.4% of defendants, with minimal private counsel at 1.6%.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Santa Rosa County makes it in front of a judge. Of 258 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 25.6% — below the 31.1% 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 — 79.4% of 63 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 63 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 149 | 4.3 years |
| County Jail | 42 | 8.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Santa Rosa County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Santa Rosa County?
The guilty rate is 79.4% based on 63 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Santa Rosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 14.3% 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 Santa Rosa County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.4 years, with an average fine of $383 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
52.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (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 | 45 | 73.3% | 0.0% |
| Black | 15 | 93.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 86.9% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| 2024 | 84 | 89.3% | 1.2% | 3.2 years |
| 2025 | 63 | 79.4% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 173 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 35 |
| Felony | First Degree | 23 |
Related Charges in Santa Rosa County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,307 | 60.4% | 4.9% |
| Drug Possession | 961 | 74.4% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 544 | 65.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 386 | 67.6% | 6.7% |
| Battery | 409 | 56.2% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 397 | 93.7% | 1.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 317 | 75.1% | 2.2% |
| Sex Offense | 157 | 80.3% | 12.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Santa Rosa County, Florida (2025). Based on 63 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/santa-rosa
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Santa Rosa 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 · 63 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com