Criminal Mischief in Franklin County, Florida
34 cases (2023-2025) · Franklin County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, Franklin County disposed of 34 criminal mischief cases. The county's diversion rate of 23.5% substantially exceeded the statewide average of 6.6%, indicating a pronounced preference for resolving these cases through pre-trial diversion programs rather than adjudication. No dismissals occurred during this period, compared to a 2.4% statewide rate. Adjudication withheld appeared in 11.8% of cases, below the 17.1% state average, and guilty verdicts accounted for 58.8% of outcomes.
When confinement was imposed, jail incarceration occurred in 67.6% of cases—substantially higher than typical patterns—with an average sentence of 53.3 days. Probation terms averaged 426 days. Fines were modest at $79.17. The representation profile showed 35.3% represented by public defenders and only 5.9% by private counsel, consistent with rural county economic demographics and suggesting limited private practice presence.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 34 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 58.8% of 34 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 34 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 23 | 1.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in Franklin County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Franklin County?
The guilty rate is 58.8% based on 34 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Franklin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.8% 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 Criminal Mischief in Franklin County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1.8 months, with an average fine of $79 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
35.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 30 | 56.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 90.0% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| 2024 | 11 | 45.5% | 0.0% | 1.8 months |
| 2025 | 13 | 46.2% | 0.0% | 1.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 17 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 14 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Franklin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 227 | 27.8% | 7.5% |
| Drug Possession | 210 | 70.5% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 125 | 43.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 53 | 69.8% | 1.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 94 (2023-2025) | 73.4% | 2.1% |
| Trespassing | 77 (2023-2025) | 77.9% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 76 (2023-2025) | 64.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 76 (2023-2025) | 77.6% | 2.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Franklin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 34 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/franklin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Franklin 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 · 34 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com