Drug Possession in Calhoun County, Florida
126 cases (2025) · Calhoun County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Calhoun County handled 126 drug possession cases. The guilty rate of 84.1% substantially exceeded typical statewide patterns, while diversion programs appeared in only 0.8%—far below the 5.4% state average—indicating limited prosecutorial interest in treatment-based resolution. No dismissals occurred, compared to 1.4% statewide. Adjudication withheld appeared in 13.5%, below the statewide 16.9%. This profile suggests a prosecution approach emphasizing conviction and incarceration over alternative outcomes.
Defendants receiving confinement faced an average sentence of 247.4 days (median 92 days) with jail in 46.8% of cases and prison in 15.9%. Probation averaged 871.2 days, substantially above typical terms, indicating extended supervision. Fines averaged $396.45. Public defenders represented 44.4% of defendants, with only 6.3% retaining private counsel, reflecting this rural county's limited private bar and heavy public defense reliance.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Drug Possession charge in Calhoun County makes it in front of a judge. Of 339 prosecutor decisions on Drug Possession charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.3% — 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 — 84.1% of 126 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 126 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 | 160 | 3.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 64 | 2.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Possession sentencing in Calhoun County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Drug Possession in Calhoun County?
The guilty rate is 84.1% based on 126 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Drug Possession in Calhoun County?
Adjudication is withheld in 13.5% 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 Calhoun County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.2 months, with an average fine of $396 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
44.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.3% 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 | 98 | 84.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 25 | 92.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 86.4% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 99 | 94.9% | 0.0% | 10.7 months |
| 2025 | 126 | 84.1% | 0.0% | 8.2 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 | 132 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 128 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 57 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 18 |
Related Charges in Calhoun County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 66 | 59.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 172 (2023-2025) | 80.2% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 58 | 79.3% | 0.0% |
| Bribery | 72 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Other | 86 (2023-2025) | 55.8% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 58 (2023-2025) | 62.1% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 57 (2023-2025) | 59.6% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 53 (2023-2025) | 56.6% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Possession in Calhoun County, Florida (2025). Based on 126 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-possession/calhoun
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Calhoun 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 · 126 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com