Drug Possession in Baker County, Florida
167 cases (2025) · Baker County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, drug possession in Baker County showed a diversion rate of 20.4%, far exceeding the statewide 5.4%, indicating robust pre-trial programs. The guilty rate was 68.3%, the withheld rate 11.4%, and no dismissals occurred. This profile suggests prosecutors aggressively pursue formal resolution but prioritize program-based alternatives when defendants qualify.
Confinement was predominantly jail at 56.3%, with 9% imprisoned. Median sentence among the confined was 90 days, average 182 days, paired with long probation of 698 days. Public defender representation was substantial at 44.3%, indicating a lower-income defendant population. The average fine was $259.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Drug Possession charge in Baker County makes it in front of a judge. Of 754 prosecutor decisions on Drug Possession charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 23.2% — below the 36.8% 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 — 68.3% of 167 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 167 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 400 | 3.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 94 | 1 year, 9 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Possession sentencing in Baker County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Possession in Baker County?
The guilty rate is 68.3% based on 167 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Possession in Baker County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.4% 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 Drug Possession in Baker County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 6.1 months, with an average fine of $259 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
44.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.0% 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 | 143 | 65.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 21 | 90.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 259 | 81.1% | 0.0% | 7.8 months |
| 2024 | 211 | 74.9% | 0.0% | 5.8 months |
| 2025 | 167 | 68.3% | 0.0% | 6.1 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 318 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 275 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 36 |
| Felony | First Degree | 8 |
Related Charges in Baker County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 110 | 68.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 116 | 49.1% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 65.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 144 (2023-2025) | 82.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 103 (2023-2025) | 86.4% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 97 (2023-2025) | 88.7% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 94 (2023-2025) | 75.5% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Possession in Baker County, Florida (2025). Based on 167 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/baker
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Baker 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 · 167 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com