Criminal Mischief in Jackson County, Florida
94 cases (2023-2025) · Jackson County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Jackson County handles criminal mischief cases with outcomes close to statewide norms: 75.5% guilty and 16.0% adjudication withheld versus state averages of 69.5% and 17%. Dismissals at 4.3% exceed the 2.4% statewide rate, suggesting some prosecutorial leniency in case selection. Diversion is minimal at 1.1%. Over 72% of defendants face confinement (7.4% in prison, 64.9% in jail), the highest jail rate shown. Probation is exceptionally lengthy at 964 days on average, nearly twice the median sentence of 183 days. Public defenders represent 21% of cases.
Figures cover 94 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Criminal Mischief charge in Jackson County makes it in front of a judge. Of 59 prosecutor decisions on Criminal Mischief charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.6% — below the 31.9% 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 — 75.5% of 94 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 94 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 61 | 5.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 3.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Criminal Mischief sentencing in Jackson 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 | 47 | 76.6% | 2.1% |
| Black | 38 | 68.4% | 7.9% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 72.0% | 8.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2024 | 46 | 80.4% | 4.3% | 7.0 months |
| 2025 | 23 | 69.6% | 0.0% | 7.6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 50 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 25 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 19 |
Related Charges in Jackson County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 183 | 49.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 193 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 130 | 73.1% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 77 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 77 | 70.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 71 | 78.9% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 62 | 64.5% | 1.6% |
| DUI | 63 | 96.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Criminal Mischief in Jackson County?
The guilty rate is 75.5% based on 94 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Criminal Mischief in Jackson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.0% 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 Jackson County?
The average sentence is 8.8 months, with an average fine of $191 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
21.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.1% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Criminal Mischief in Jackson County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 94 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/criminal-mischief/jackson
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Jackson 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 · 94 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com