Burglary in Wakulla County, Florida

Burglary cases in Wakulla County result in conviction at a notably high rate. The 76.1 percent guilty verdict rate significantly outpaces the statewide average, with adjudication withheld at 13.0 percent—nearly identical to the state average of 12.9 percent. Combined, these outcomes mean roughly 89 percent of burglary defendants in Wakulla reach a guilty finding or withheld adjudication. The county's dismissal rate of 2.2 percent slightly exceeds the statewide average of 1.5 percent, though remains uncommon. Notably, Wakulla County uses no pre-trial diversion programs for burglary, compared to a 2.1 percent statewide diversion rate, indicating the local State Attorney prioritizes prosecution over conditional program exits.

Sentences in Wakulla County reflect the severity with which burglary is treated locally. The median sentence spans 609 days, while average probation extends to 1,166 days. Confinement is split between prison (43.5 percent) and jail (47.8 percent), with nearly 91 percent of convicted defendants receiving some incarceration. The average fine of $750 accompanies most outcomes. Public defenders represent 30.4 percent of defendants, suggesting significant reliance on appointed counsel for those unable to afford private attorneys at 4.3 percent.