Forgery in Alachua County, Florida
30 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Alachua County resolved 30 forgery cases with outcomes dominated by pre-trial diversion. Diversion programs accepted 33.3% of defendants—far exceeding the statewide 9.0%—allowing case dismissal upon program completion. A further 6.7% received withheld adjudication. Guilty verdicts accounted for 60.0%, but notably, zero dismissals occurred outright. Alachua's emphasis on diversion over court adjudication suggests a rehabilitative approach to first-time or lower-level forgery.
Among those sentenced to formal conviction, prison exposure was high: 30.0% were incarcerated. Average sentences reached 979 days with 1,212 days probation—among the longest for forgery across comparison counties. Fines were minimal ($170). Just 16.7% retained private counsel; 23.3% had public defenders, meaning 60% navigated cases unrepresented. The county's diversion investment reshapes the adjudicated population: those who fail diversion face prison time, creating a bifurcated risk profile.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Forgery charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 105 prosecutor decisions on Forgery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 6.7% — below the 25.0% 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 — 60.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 22 | 2.9 years |
| County Jail | 12 | 4.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in Alachua County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 16 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| Black | 14 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 67.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2024 | 26 | 26.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 30 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 59 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 28 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Other | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 60.0% based on 30 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.7% 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 Forgery in Alachua County?
The average sentence is 2.7 years, with an average fine of $170 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
23.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 16.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 30 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua 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 July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com