Forgery in Duval County, Florida
81 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, 98.8% of forgery cases in Duval County resulted in conviction or withheld adjudication, with only 1.2% dismissed. What distinguishes Duval is the rate of withheld adjudication—38.3%—which substantially exceeds the statewide average of 22.8%. This means over a third of defendants avoided formal conviction records despite findings of guilt. Notably, zero defendants accessed pre-trial diversion programs despite 9.0% statewide participation.
Sentenced defendants in Duval faced an average of 383 days in confinement with a median of 213 days. About 37% served jail time and 19.8% received prison sentences. Probation averaged 670 days, providing long-term supervision.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Forgery charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 78 prosecutor decisions on Forgery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 20.5% — 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 — 60.5% of 81 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 81 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 | 83 | 3.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 35 | 3.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in Duval 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 | 41 | 75.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 39 | 46.2% | 2.6% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 65.6% | 4.9% | 10.9 months |
| 2024 | 70 | 61.4% | 4.3% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2025 | 81 | 60.5% | 1.2% | 1 year |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 152 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 57 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 60.5% based on 81 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 38.3% 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 Duval County?
The average sentence is 1 year, with an average fine of $125 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
53.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 19.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 81 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 81 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com