Forgery in Hendry County, Florida
70 cases (2023-2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Hendry County's forgery prosecution is markedly more punitive than statewide norms. Guilty verdicts reach 88.6%, with withheld adjudications at just 10%—less than half the statewide average of 21.9%. No cases were dismissed, compared to a 2% statewide dismissal rate, suggesting Hendry prosecutors pursue forgery charges aggressively and see convictions through.
Hendry sentences are severe: average 522 days with a median of 578 days, indicating most defendants receive substantial confinement terms. Prison affects 18.6% of cases, and nearly all face probation averaging just over 2 years. Fines average $375. Public defenders handled 21.4% of cases, while only 4.3% retained private counsel, suggesting economic strain among defendants.
Figures cover 70 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Forgery charge in Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 56 prosecutor decisions on Forgery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 41.1% — above 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 88.6% of 70 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 13 | 1 year, 8 months |
| County Jail | 5 | 9.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in Hendry County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 27 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 70.0% | 0.0% | 9.6 months |
| 2024 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.0% | 10.4 months |
| 2025 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 67 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 696 | 57.5% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 379 | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 119 | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 156 | 69.2% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 115 | 68.7% | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 88.6% based on 70 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.0% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Hendry County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $375 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
21.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Hendry County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 70 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 70 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com