Fraud in Jackson County, Florida
62 cases (2025) · Jackson County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Jackson County handled 62 fraud cases with patterns that diverged significantly from statewide outcomes. Adjudication was withheld in 32.3% of cases—substantially above the statewide average of 19.6%—meaning guilty findings did not result in formal convictions. Diversion was rare at only 1.6%, well below the statewide 6.5%, suggesting the State Attorney relies less on alternative resolution. Guilty verdicts occurred in 64.5% of cases, with dismissals at 1.6%, slightly below statewide 1.9%.
Defendants received lengthier sentences than most counties, with average terms of 698 days and a median of 144 days. Prison confinement affected 21.0% of convicted defendants, and jail time 29.0%. Average probation extended 1,411 days—nearly four years. Public defenders represented 21.0% of defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Fraud charge in Jackson County makes it in front of a judge. Of 130 prosecutor decisions on Fraud charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.9% — 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 — 64.5% of 62 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 62 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 | 48 | 3.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 45 | 3.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Fraud sentencing in Jackson County.
Counsel Analysis (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 64.1% | 0.0% |
| Black | 21 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 68.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2024 | 48 | 60.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 62 | 64.5% | 1.6% | 1 year, 11 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 82 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 54 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 29 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Jackson County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 183 | 49.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 193 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 130 | 73.1% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 77 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 77 | 70.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 71 | 78.9% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 63 | 96.8% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 121 (2023-2025) | 86.8% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Jackson County?
The guilty rate is 64.5% based on 62 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Jackson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 32.3% 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 Jackson County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $255 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
21.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Jackson County, Florida (2025). Based on 62 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/fraud/jackson
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Jackson 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 · 62 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com