Forgery in Suwannee County, Florida
30 cases (2023-2025) · Suwannee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Forgery prosecutions in Suwannee County result in conviction at rates that far exceed state patterns. Of 30 cases, 93.3% ended in guilty verdicts compared to a statewide guilty rate of roughly 74.8%, with only a 3.3% adjudication withheld rate against a statewide average of 22.2%. The county recorded zero dismissals, zero diversions, and zero acquittals—a stark contrast to statewide averages showing 2% dismissals and 9.1% diversion placements. This prosecutorial approach suggests the State Attorney's office in Suwannee's judicial circuit treats forgery as a serious offense with limited tolerance for alternative outcomes.
Sentences reflect this conviction-heavy posture. Defendants faced an average of 753 days in sentence length with a median near 731 days, coupled with nearly 1,826 days of probation on average. Forty-three percent received prison time and 10% received jail time, while 23.3% were represented by public defenders. Fines averaged $12,800, indicating financial penalties typically accompany custodial sentences in this county's forgery cases.
Figures cover 30 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 — 93.3% of 30 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30 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 | 13 | 2.5 years |
| County Jail | 3 | 2.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Forgery sentencing in Suwannee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 14 | 92.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.9 years |
| 2024 | 6 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 6.1 months |
| 2025 | 19 | 94.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 24 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Suwannee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 247 | 92.3% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 121 | 87.6% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 66 | 87.9% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 38 | 86.8% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 124 (2023-2025) | 83.9% | 3.2% |
| Other | 32 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 43 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 32 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Forgery in Suwannee County?
The guilty rate is 93.3% based on 30 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Forgery in Suwannee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.3% 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 Suwannee County?
The average sentence is 2.1 years, with an average fine of $12,800 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
23.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Forgery in Suwannee County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 30 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/forgery/suwannee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Suwannee 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 · 30 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com