Escape / Failure to Appear in Walton County, Florida
69 cases (2023-2025) · Walton County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, escape and failure-to-appear defendants in Walton County saw outcomes aligned with statewide norms. The guilty rate was 85.5%, with dismissals in 11.6% of cases matching the statewide average exactly. Withheld adjudication occurred in 2.9% of cases, below the statewide 10.3%, and no diversion programs were used compared to 1.2% statewide. This charge type, rooted in breach of court process, receives limited alternative outcomes.
Those convicted faced substantial sentences. Among confined defendants, 49.3% received jail time and 26.1% received prison, averaging 488 days with a median of 364 days, plus average probation of 1,020 days. Public defenders represented only 4.3% of cases, the lowest share observed across all charge types, indicating defendants in this category largely retain private counsel or appear pro se.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 69 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 85.5% of 69 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 69 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 34 | 8.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 18 | 2.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Escape / Failure to Appear sentencing in Walton County.
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 53 | 84.9% | 11.3% |
| Black | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 88.5% | 11.5% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 18 | 66.7% | 22.2% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 25 | 96.0% | 4.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 62 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 6 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Walton County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 908 | 49.3% | 2.4% |
| Other | 685 | 47.4% | 30.1% |
| Drug Possession | 438 | 75.6% | 5.0% |
| DUI | 239 | 94.6% | 4.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 173 | 71.1% | 2.9% |
| Battery | 159 | 51.6% | 3.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 171 | 64.9% | 7.6% |
| Burglary | 45 | 75.6% | 6.7% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Escape / Failure to Appear in Walton County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 69 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/escape-failure-to-appear/walton
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Walton 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 · 69 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com