Drug Trafficking in Clay County, Florida
30 cases (2025) · Clay County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Clay County prosecuted 30 drug trafficking cases with the harshest outcomes recorded across Florida. Every single case resulted in guilty conviction—a 100% rate—with zero withheld adjudications, zero diversions, and zero dismissals. No defendant escaped formal conviction or achieved acquittal. Clay's State Attorney tolerates absolutely no alternative resolutions for trafficking charges, making this among the nation's most punitive trafficking jurisdictions.
Sentences were devastating: averaging 3,793 days with a median of 2,557 days—over 10 years on average. Every convicted defendant (100%) received a prison sentence. Probation averaged 1,926 days, and fines averaged $90,426—the highest fine rate among trafficking counties. The cumulative impact was severe: a decade-plus in prison, followed by years of supervised release, combined with substantial financial penalties. These outcomes reflect both Florida's trafficking statutes and Clay County's zero-tolerance enforcement philosophy.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Drug Trafficking charge in Clay County makes it in front of a judge. Of 113 prosecutor decisions on Drug Trafficking charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 33.6% — in line with the 35.0% 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 — 100.0% of 30 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30 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) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 95 | 7.3 years |
| County Jail | 1 | 10.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Drug Trafficking sentencing in Clay County.
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 | 19 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.5 years |
| 2024 | 44 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.4 years |
| 2025 | 30 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 10.4 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | First Degree | 96 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Clay County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,116 | 59.9% | 0.9% |
| Drug Possession | 559 | 70.1% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 411 | 69.8% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 361 | 66.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 424 | 47.6% | 32.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 194 | 73.2% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 133 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 129 | 81.4% | 2.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Drug Trafficking in Clay County, Florida (2025). Based on 30 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/drug-trafficking/clay
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Clay 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 · 30 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com