Fraud in Jackson County, Florida
61 cases (2025) · Jackson County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, fraud cases in Jackson County showed exceptionally high withheld adjudication rates. Guilty verdicts occurred in 65.6% of cases, with adjudication withheld in 32.8%—substantially higher than the statewide 19.4%. Dismissals were minimal at 1.6%. No diversion programs were recorded. Jackson County's circuit employed withheld adjudication far more frequently than most Florida jurisdictions, avoiding formal conviction for two-thirds of fraud defendants.
Confinement exposure was moderate and probation substantial. Prison was imposed in 21.3% and jail in 29.5%, with a median sentence of 144 days. Probation averaged 1,411.1 days—roughly 3.8 years. Public defenders represented 19.7% of defendants and private counsel only 4.9%, indicating predominantly indigent representation. Average fines were modest at $255.36.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
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 — 65.6% of 61 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 61 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 | 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Fraud in Jackson County?
The guilty rate is 65.6% based on 61 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Fraud in Jackson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 32.8% 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?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 11 months, with an average fine of $255 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
19.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.9% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 20 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 68.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2024 | 51 | 56.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2025 | 61 | 65.6% | 1.6% | 1 year, 11 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 84 |
| 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 | 182 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 190 | 77.4% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 129 | 74.4% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 72 | 76.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 77 | 70.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 68 | 82.4% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 63 | 96.8% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 121 (2023-2025) | 86.8% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud in Jackson County, Florida (2025). Based on 61 public court records; last updated September 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 · 61 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com