Forgery in Jefferson County, Florida
25 cases (2023-2025) · Jefferson County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, forgery defendants in Jefferson County received unusually lenient outcomes. The guilty rate was 48.0%, with dismissals in 36.0% of cases—19 times the statewide 1.9%—suggesting prosecution faces evidentiary barriers or deprioritizes this offense. Withheld adjudication occurred in 16.0% versus the statewide 22.7%, and no diversion programs were used compared to 8.9% statewide.
Among confined defendants, sentences averaged 268 days with median 364 days, plus average probation of 965 days. Prison and jail were used roughly equally at 28.0% and 36.0%. Public defenders represented 24.0% of defendants.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 25 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 — 48.0% of 25 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 25 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 | 9 | 5.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 1 year, 2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in Jefferson County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Jefferson County?
The guilty rate is 48.0% based on 25 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Jefferson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.0% 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 Jefferson County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 8.9 months, with an average fine of $49 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
24.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 21 | 47.6% | 42.9% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 35.3% | 52.9% | 7.8 months |
| 2025 | 8 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 10.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 25 |
Related Charges in Jefferson County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 193 | 71.5% | 0.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 137 | 74.5% | 0.7% |
| Other | 36 | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 53 | 84.9% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 36 | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 71 (2023-2025) | 84.5% | 2.8% |
| Fraud | 48 (2023-2025) | 72.9% | 18.8% |
| Weapons Offense | 44 (2023-2025) | 79.5% | 0.0% |
Was Your Case Dismissed?
36.0% of Forgery cases in Jefferson County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.
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FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Jefferson County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 25 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/jefferson
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Jefferson 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 · 25 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com