Larceny / Theft in Jackson County, Florida
129 cases (2025) · Jackson County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Jackson County handled 129 larceny and theft cases with a 74.4% guilty conviction rate, below statewide averages. Withheld adjudication reached 23.3%—significantly exceeding statewide rates of 15.4%—while diversion programs accepted just 1.6% of cases, well below the statewide average of 8.5%. This pattern suggests Jackson County prosecutors pursue convictions or withheld adjudication, offering minimal structured alternatives through diversion.
Sentencing showed moderate outcomes. Confined convictions averaged 462 days, with a median of 167 days. Prison affected 21.7% of defendants; 40.3% received jail time. Public defenders represented 31.8% of defendants compared to only 3.1% with private attorneys—an extreme disparity reflecting severe economic constraints among Jackson County's defendants. The reliance on public defense suggests vulnerability in the local criminal justice system.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Jackson County makes it in front of a judge. Of 254 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.2% — below the 23.7% 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 — 74.4% of 129 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 129 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 | 192 | 3.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 70 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Jackson County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Jackson County?
The guilty rate is 74.4% based on 129 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Jackson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.3% 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 Larceny / Theft in Jackson County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $265 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
31.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.1% 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 | 83 | 72.3% | 0.0% |
| Black | 44 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 137 | 65.7% | 0.7% | 8.7 months |
| 2024 | 147 | 76.9% | 0.0% | 9.2 months |
| 2025 | 129 | 74.4% | 0.8% | 1 year, 3 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 170 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 129 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 109 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 3 |
| Felony | First 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% |
| Battery | 72 | 76.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 77 | 70.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 68 | 82.4% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 61 | 65.6% | 1.6% |
| DUI | 63 | 96.8% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 121 (2023-2025) | 86.8% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Jackson County, Florida (2025). Based on 129 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/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 · 129 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com