Forgery in St. Lucie County, Florida
50 cases (2025) · St. Lucie County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, St. Lucie County convicted 76.0% of 50 forgery defendants, with outcomes closer to statewide patterns than other counties. Adjudication withheld occurred in 18.0% of cases, approaching the statewide rate of 22.7%, and dismissals at 2.0% aligned with statewide norms. However, diversion programs were entirely absent despite the statewide availability at 8.9%, suggesting St. Lucie reserves rehabilitation for other offense types.
Convicted defendants faced substantial incarceration. The median prison sentence was 365 days, with 26% imprisoned and 38% jailed—64% overall. Average probation lasted 785 days. Fines averaged $210. The majority were represented by public defenders (54.0%), indicating a lower-income defendant population. This outcome reflects moderate enforcement relative to other Florida counties.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Forgery charge in St. Lucie County makes it in front of a judge. Of 135 prosecutor decisions on Forgery charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 23.7% — in line with 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 outcomeGuilty — 76.0% of 50 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 50 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 36 | 5.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 19 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in St. Lucie County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in St. Lucie County?
The guilty rate is 76.0% based on 50 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in St. Lucie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.0% 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 St. Lucie County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months, with an average fine of $210 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
54.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 18.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (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 | 34 | 50.0% | 2.9% |
| Black | 32 | 62.5% | 3.1% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | 38.9% | 0.0% | 7.5 months |
| 2024 | 30 | 43.3% | 3.3% | 1 year |
| 2025 | 50 | 76.0% | 2.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 89 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 6 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in St. Lucie County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,395 | 71.0% | 10.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 759 | 80.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 586 | 54.4% | 11.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 619 | 76.6% | 3.2% |
| DUI | 584 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Other | 568 | 82.9% | 4.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 382 | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Fraud | 326 | 70.9% | 4.3% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in St. Lucie County, Florida (2025). Based on 50 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/st-lucie
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Lucie 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 · 50 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com