Burglary in Walton County, Florida
46 cases (2025) · Walton County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Walton County dismissed 6.5% of burglary charges—more than four times the statewide 1.5% rate and the most lenient dismissal rate observed. Combined with 6.5% diversion and 69.6% guilty verdicts, Walton's prosecutorial approach was notably flexible. The 10.9% withheld adjudication rate (guilt found, no formal conviction) remained below the statewide 13.1%.
Sentences were among the shortest: an average of 444 days with median at 364 days. Only 28.3% faced prison time, and 32.6% faced jail. Probation averaged 1,229 days. With 60.9% represented by public defenders, most were economically disadvantaged, but benefited substantially from Walton's higher dismissal and diversion rates compared to most other Florida counties.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Burglary charge in Walton County makes it in front of a judge. Of 185 prosecutor decisions on Burglary charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 22.2% — 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 — 69.6% of 46 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 46 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 | 80 | 2.6 years |
| County Jail | 67 | 8.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Burglary sentencing in Walton County.
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 | 38 | 73.7% | 5.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103 | 68.0% | 22.3% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2024 | 76 | 77.6% | 7.9% | 1 year, 10 months |
| 2025 | 46 | 69.6% | 6.5% | 1 year, 3 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 171 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 40 |
| Felony | First Degree | 14 |
Related Charges in Walton County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 910 | 49.2% | 2.4% |
| Other | 685 | 47.3% | 30.1% |
| Drug Possession | 441 | 73.7% | 5.0% |
| DUI | 239 | 94.6% | 4.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 173 | 70.5% | 2.9% |
| Battery | 160 | 51.2% | 3.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 175 | 63.4% | 7.4% |
| Sex Offense | 143 | 62.9% | 16.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Burglary in Walton County?
The guilty rate is 69.6% based on 46 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Burglary in Walton County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.9% 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 Walton County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $321 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
60.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Burglary in Walton County, Florida (2025). Based on 46 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/burglary/walton
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Walton 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 · 46 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com