Forgery in Martin County, Florida
88 cases (2023-2025) · Martin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Forgery cases in Martin County result in conviction at a notably high rate. The guilty verdict rate of 86.4 percent significantly exceeds statewide patterns, where adjudication is withheld in 22.2 percent of cases but only happens in 12.5 percent of Martin County cases. Martin County also stands apart by using no diversion programs for forgery defendants, compared to a statewide average of 9.1 percent, and has zero dismissals despite a 2.0 percent statewide dismissal rate. This prosecution-heavy approach suggests the local State Attorney prioritizes conviction outcomes in forgery cases.
Sentences in Martin County forgery cases reflect substantial consequences. Nearly half of defendants—48.9 percent—receive prison time, with an average sentence of 688 days. Another 15.9 percent serve jail time. Probation accompanies many sentences, averaging 917 days. Most defendants (77.3 percent) retain private counsel rather than relying on public defenders, suggesting either financial resources or the complexity of mounting an effective defense. The average fine of $500 typically accompanies these dispositions, adding monetary penalties to confinement and supervision.
Figures cover 88 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 Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 107 prosecutor decisions on Forgery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.3% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 86.4% of 88 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 88 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 | 43 | 2.3 years |
| County Jail | 14 | 7.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in Martin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 92.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 33 | 75.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 91.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| 2024 | 8 | 62.5% | 0.0% | 8.5 months |
| 2025 | 13 | 76.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 83 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 2 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,952 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 960 | 61.0% | 6.8% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| DUI | 608 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 335 | 80.3% | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 86.4% based on 88 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.5% 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 Martin County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $500 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
19.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 77.3% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Martin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 88 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 88 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com