Forgery in Florida
5,227
Total Cases
59.3%
Guilty Rate
1.6%
Dismissal Rate
23.4%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 6 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 5,227 Forgery cases across 53 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 59.3% with a 1.6% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 23.4% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $1,367.
Forgery by County
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 622 | 58.2% | 24.6% | 0.3% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Miami-Dade | 405 | 33.6% | 20.0% | 1.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Leon | 295 | 33.6% | 17.6% | 1.7% | 9.2 months |
| Manatee | 228 | 71.1% | 22.4% | 1.8% | 3.6 years |
| Duval | 212 | 60.8% | 35.4% | 3.3% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Marion | 199 | 81.4% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Palm Beach | 196 | 32.7% | 17.3% | 1.0% | 10.4 months |
| Broward | 187 | 48.1% | 46.5% | 4.8% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Bay | 176 | 60.8% | 26.7% | 0.6% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Pasco | 176 | 71.0% | 18.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Volusia | 176 | 60.2% | 28.4% | 2.3% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Sarasota | 168 | 58.9% | 35.1% | 1.8% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Escambia | 154 | 72.7% | 18.2% | 3.9% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Polk | 128 | 71.1% | 18.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Orange | 121 | 47.1% | 25.6% | 4.1% | 10.7 months |
| Lake | 117 | 68.4% | 15.4% | 0.9% | 11.4 months |
| Highlands | 104 | 90.4% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| St. Lucie | 101 | 57.4% | 35.6% | 2.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Alachua | 93 | 53.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Indian River | 89 | 57.3% | 42.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Martin | 88 | 86.4% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Sumter | 87 | 85.1% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Hernando | 80 | 71.2% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Santa Rosa | 79 | 75.9% | 19.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Nassau | 78 | 57.7% | 42.3% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| Okaloosa | 76 | 36.8% | 53.9% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| Seminole | 74 | 55.4% | 23.0% | 10.8% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Hendry | 72 | 87.5% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Pinellas | 68 | 75.0% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Monroe | 58 | 60.3% | 19.0% | 0.0% | 10.9 months |
| Lee | 57 | 61.4% | 35.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Walton | 40 | 52.5% | 27.5% | 12.5% | 10.9 months |
| St. Johns | 35 | 28.6% | 22.9% | 2.9% | 7.5 months |
| Okeechobee | 34 | 61.8% | 38.2% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Osceola | 34 | 32.4% | 58.8% | 2.9% | 3.4 months |
| Suwannee | 30 | 93.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Columbia | 28 | 82.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Clay | 27 | 22.2% | 77.8% | 0.0% | 2.6 months |
| Charlotte | 24 | 70.8% | 25.0% | 0.0% | 9.7 months |
| Taylor | 24 | 95.8% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Jefferson | 23 | 43.5% | 17.4% | 39.1% | 8.4 months |
| Citrus | 22 | 59.1% | 13.6% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Calhoun | 21 | 90.5% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Gilchrist | 17 | 82.4% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 8.1 months |
| Levy | 14 | 64.3% | 35.7% | 0.0% | 7.0 months |
| Wakulla | 14 | 78.6% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Collier | 13 | 69.2% | 23.1% | 0.0% | 8.9 months |
| Putnam | 12 | 66.7% | 25.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Bradford | 11 | 90.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 7.7 months |
| Desoto | 10 | 60.0% | 40.0% | 0.0% | 5.0 years |
| Gadsden | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 days |
| Hardee | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Madison | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,771 | 63.4% | 1.9% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 1,678 | 59.1% | 1.7% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 1,755 | 55.0% | 1.3% | 1 year, 10 months |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Forgery is 59.3% based on 5,227 cases from 53 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Forgery in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Forgery is 1.6% across all Florida counties.
How does Forgery sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Forgery varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 53 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Forgery?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Forgery, adjudication is withheld in 23.4% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 5,227 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026