Escape / Failure to Appear in Okaloosa County, Florida

428
Total Cases
32.7%
Guilty Rate
7.7%
Withheld Rate
54.0%
Dismissal Rate
2.5 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 428 Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Okaloosa County (2023-2025), 32.7% resulted in a guilty finding, 7.7% had adjudication withheld, and 54.0% were dismissed. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.5 months. 5.1% of defendants retained private counsel while 48.6% used a public defender.

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Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
32.7% (140)
Withheld
7.7% (33)
Diversion
4.9% (21)
Dismissed
54.0% (231)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Sentencing Breakdown

2.5 months
Avg Sentence
10 days
Median Sentence
1 year, 12 months
Avg Probation
0.7%
Prison Rate
12.4%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 53 28 days
State Prison Facility 3 2.4 years

Counsel Analysis

208
Public Defender
34.1% guilty · 55.3% dismissed
90
Self or Unrepresented
12.2% guilty · 61.1% dismissed
22
Private Attorney
40.9% guilty · 45.5% dismissed
19
Conflict Counsel
47.4% guilty · 47.4% dismissed
11
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
54.5% guilty · 45.5% dismissed

Demographics

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 296 32.8% 52.7%
Black 94 29.8% 61.7%

Age Distribution

6.8%
Under 21
23.1%
21-29
29.0%
30-39
21.5%
40-49
14.0%
50-59
5.6%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 234 32.5% 60.7% 1.6 months
2024 118 31.4% 44.1% 4.7 months
2025 76 35.5% 48.7% 1.2 months

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 414
Felony Third Degree 13
Felony Second Degree 1

Related Charges in Okaloosa County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 6,224 37.4% 2.7%
Other 5,019 21.2% 1.7%
Drug Possession 4,659 76.3% 0.4%
Larceny / Theft 1,807 69.7% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 1,390 68.7% 1.5%
Battery 1,375 52.7% 1.3%
DUI 1,239 97.3% 1.2%
Trespassing 1,051 77.1% 0.6%

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54.0% of Escape / Failure to Appear cases in Okaloosa County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Escape / Failure to Appear in Okaloosa County?
The guilty rate is 32.7% based on 428 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Escape / Failure to Appear in Okaloosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 7.7% of cases. 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 Escape / Failure to Appear in Okaloosa County?
The average sentence is 2.5 months.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
48.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.1% retain private counsel.

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okaloosa 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 · 428 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026