DUI in Jackson County, Florida
63 cases (2025) · Jackson County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Jackson County processed 63 DUI cases with a 96.8% guilty rate, 1.6% withheld adjudication, and 1.6% acquittals. With zero dismissals and diversions, Jackson fell below statewide alternatives (1.4% dismissal, 2.1% diversion). Withheld adjudication at statewide levels suggests this county employs guilt-without-conviction as an alternative in select cases.
Sentencing averaged 131 days with a median of 75 days. Jail predominated at 49.2%, the highest among DUI counties, with only 4.8% receiving prison time. Probation averaged 369 days and fines $765. Notably, only 11.1% each had private attorneys or public defenders, suggesting substantial pro se representation.
Where You Are in the Process
Exhibit · DUI case process
Request a formal review hearing with the DMV (DHSMV) to challenge your license suspension. Missing this deadline means an automatic suspension.
Arraignment. Charges are formally presented. Pre-trial diversion may be offered.
Pre-trial period. Your attorney negotiates with the State Attorney's office. A portion of DUI cases in Jackson County receive adjudication withheld or diversion.
Typical resolution time for DUI cases in Jackson County.
Source: Florida Statutes & DHSMV administrative rules — general process overview, not legal advice.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every DUI charge in Jackson County makes it in front of a judge. Of 54 prosecutor decisions on DUI charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 1.9% — below the 15.3% 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 — 96.8% of 63 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 63 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 73 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 3.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: DUI sentencing in Jackson County.
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 | 44 | 95.5% | 0.0% |
| Black | 16 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.8 months |
| 2024 | 51 | 98.0% | 2.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| 2025 | 63 | 96.8% | 0.0% | 4.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 120 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 18 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 9 |
| Misdemeanor | Not Applicable | 3 |
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% |
| Trespassing | 121 (2023-2025) | 86.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for DUI in Jackson County?
The guilty rate is 96.8% based on 63 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for DUI in Jackson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 1.6% 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 DUI in Jackson County?
The average sentence is 4.4 months, with an average fine of $765 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
11.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 11.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). DUI in Jackson County, Florida (2025). Based on 63 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/dui/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 · 63 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com