Larceny / Theft in Baker County, Florida

In Baker County, larceny defendants face a notably steep path to acquittal or dismissal. The 80.8 percent guilty rate significantly exceeds statewide patterns, while the county's zero percent dismissal rate contrasts sharply with Florida's 1.8 percent average. Adjudication withheld, which shields defendants from a formal conviction record, occurs in 9.6 percent of cases—well below the statewide average of 16.1 percent. The diversion rate of 9.6 percent, slightly above the statewide 8.5 percent, suggests limited alternatives to traditional prosecution in this rural circuit.

Sentences reflect the county's punitive approach. The median sentence of 120 days masks significant variation, with an average of 298.2 days and probation averaging 524.6 days. Nearly 48 percent of convicted defendants serve jail time, while 17.1 percent receive prison sentences. Fines average $256.67. With only 2.1 percent represented by private counsel and 41.8 percent by public defenders, most defendants rely on court-appointed representation to navigate these outcomes.