Forgery in Okaloosa County, Florida
36 cases (2025) · Okaloosa County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, forgery prosecutions in Okaloosa County resulted in withheld adjudication in 66.7% of cases—nearly triple the statewide average of 22.8%—plus 8.3% diversion and just 25% conviction. No cases were dismissed. This pattern indicates Okaloosa judges routinely find guilt while withholding formal adjudication, allowing defendants to avoid conviction records despite judicial findings of responsibility.
Defendants receiving withheld adjudication faced substantial probation supervision averaging 1,108 days—nearly three years—despite avoiding formal conviction records.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Forgery charge in Okaloosa County makes it in front of a judge. Of 137 prosecutor decisions on Forgery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 28.5% — above the 24.9% 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 outcomeAdjudication withheld — 66.7% of 36 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 36 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 7 | 2.8 years |
| County Jail | 1 | 9.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in Okaloosa County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Okaloosa County?
The guilty rate is 25.0% based on 36 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Okaloosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 66.7% 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 Okaloosa County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 0 days (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 27 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 55.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| 2024 | 18 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| 2025 | 36 | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0 days |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 73 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Okaloosa County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,352 | 39.9% | 4.7% |
| Other | 1,313 | 24.2% | 1.2% |
| Drug Possession | 1,391 | 79.0% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 586 | 71.7% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 460 | 67.4% | 2.4% |
| Battery | 391 | 51.9% | 1.8% |
| DUI | 197 | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Trespassing | 327 | 77.4% | 0.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Okaloosa County, Florida (2025). Based on 36 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/okaloosa
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okaloosa 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 · 36 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com