Fraud in Clay County, Florida
77 cases (2025) · Clay County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud prosecutions in Clay County resulted in conviction or withheld adjudication in 100% of cases. 75.3% were convicted and 24.7% received withheld adjudication, with zero dismissals and zero diversion. This all-prosecution, zero-diversion pattern reflects aggressive handling and denial of alternative resolution paths for fraud charges.
Sentences averaged 269 days with a median of 90 days. Notably, 70.1% of defendants served jail time—the highest jail rate among fraud counties shown—while 16.9% received prison sentences. Probation averaged 648 days. The emphasis on confinement over probation supervision distinguishes Clay's approach.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Clay County makes it in front of a judge. Of 155 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.2% — below the 33.7% 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 — 75.3% of 77 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 77 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 | 160 | 3.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 33 | 3.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Clay County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 70.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 33 | 78.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 70.1% | 3.9% | 6.3 months |
| 2024 | 94 | 60.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 77 | 75.3% | 0.0% | 9.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 140 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 67 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 24 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 11 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
| NULL | NULL | 2 |
| Felony | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Clay County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,116 | 59.9% | 0.9% |
| Drug Possession | 560 | 70.2% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 411 | 69.8% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 363 | 65.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 424 | 47.6% | 32.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 194 | 73.2% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 133 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 129 | 81.4% | 2.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Clay County?
The guilty rate is 75.3% based on 77 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Clay County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.7% 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 Fraud in Clay County?
The average sentence is 9.0 months, with an average fine of $481 (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).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Clay County, Florida (2025). Based on 77 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/clay
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Clay 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 · 77 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com