Forgery in Leon County, Florida
95 cases (2025) · Leon County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, forgery prosecutions in Leon County reflected a rehabilitation-oriented approach. 26.3% of defendants avoided conviction through pre-trial diversion—nearly triple the 9.0% statewide rate—and another 33.7% received withheld adjudication. Only 34.7% faced formal conviction, and just 2.1% were dismissed. This pattern suggests Leon County's State Attorney prioritizes alternative resolution and sentence mitigation for forgery charges.
Sentences were moderate. Defendants averaged 190 days in confinement with a median of 28 days, and only 9.5% received prison sentences while 35.8% served jail time. Probation terms averaged 871 days. The emphasis on diversion and withheld adjudication reduced the formal conviction rate to less than one-third of cases.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Forgery charge in Leon County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,204 prosecutor decisions on Forgery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 4.7% — 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 — 34.7% of 95 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 95 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 | 97 | 3.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 23 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in Leon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51 | 35.3% | 3.9% |
| White | 44 | 34.1% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 32.2% | 2.6% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 88 | 33.0% | 0.0% | 8.7 months |
| 2025 | 95 | 34.7% | 2.1% | 6.3 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | Third Degree | 166 |
| NULL | Second Degree | 132 |
Related Charges in Leon County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,866 | 36.0% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,011 | 67.0% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 920 | 56.6% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 694 | 49.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 602 | 39.5% | 2.3% |
| Trespassing | 766 | 40.2% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 552 | 57.4% | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 317 | 53.6% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 34.7% based on 95 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 33.7% 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 Leon County?
The average sentence is 6.3 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
42.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 25.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Leon County, Florida (2025). Based on 95 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/leon
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 95 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com