Larceny / Theft in Jackson County, Florida
130 cases (2025) · Jackson County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Jackson County handled 130 larceny and theft cases with outcome distributions shaped by elevated withheld adjudication. The guilty rate of 73.1% sat in the moderate range, but withheld adjudication reached 23.1%—significantly higher than statewide 15.6%—providing nearly one in four defendants a conviction-free resolution. Diversion affected only 3.1% versus statewide 8.7%, and dismissals were sparse at 0.8%. Jackson's prosecutorial approach substituted judicial guilt-finding coupled with sentence suspension for pre-trial alternatives.
Confinement patterns reflected mixed outcomes. Average sentences reached 475 days with a median of 183 days. Prison time affected 21.5% of defendants—higher than many peer counties—while 37.7% received jail sentences. Probation averaged 1,055 days, extending supervision significantly. Public defenders represented 31.5% of cases, and fines averaged $275. The high withheld adjudication rate allowed defendants to avoid formal conviction records despite incarceration exposure.
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 — 73.1% of 130 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 130 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 | 186 | 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.
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 | 84 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 44 | 79.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 137 | 65.7% | 0.7% | 8.8 months |
| 2024 | 148 | 76.4% | 0.0% | 9.3 months |
| 2025 | 130 | 73.1% | 0.8% | 1 year, 4 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 | 171 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 130 |
| 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 | 183 | 49.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 193 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 77 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 77 | 70.1% | 1.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 71 | 78.9% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 62 | 64.5% | 1.6% |
| 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 Larceny / Theft in Jackson County?
The guilty rate is 73.1% based on 130 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Jackson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.1% 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?
The average sentence is 1 year, 4 months, with an average fine of $275 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
31.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Jackson County, Florida (2025). Based on 130 public court records; last updated July 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 · 130 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com