Larceny / Theft in Okaloosa County, Florida
586 cases (2025) · Okaloosa County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Okaloosa County processed 586 larceny and theft cases with a 71.7% guilty rate and dismissals at 0.9%, slightly below the statewide average of 1.7%. Adjudication withheld reached 18.1%, marginally above the statewide average of 15.4%, meaning defendants frequently avoided formal theft convictions. Diversion programs featured in 7.8% of cases, near the statewide rate, offering pre-trial alternatives for qualifying defendants.
Confinement was rare in this county: only 2.4% of convicted defendants received prison sentences averaging 30 months, and just 1.4% faced jail time. Among those confined, sentences were substantial—median 548 days—but the bulk of sentences involved probation, which averaged 24 months. Average fines of $114 were minimal. Public defender representation appeared in 4.9% of cases, with private counsel in 1.7%, suggesting most defendants proceeded pro se or their counsel status was not recorded.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Okaloosa County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,427 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 25.8% — in line with 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 — 71.7% of 586 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 586 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 | 202 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 98 | 2.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Okaloosa County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Okaloosa County?
The guilty rate is 71.7% based on 586 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Okaloosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.1% 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 Okaloosa County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $114 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
4.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.7% 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 | 402 | 72.9% | 0.5% |
| Black | 166 | 72.9% | 1.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 562 | 72.4% | 0.4% | 9.9 months |
| 2024 | 655 | 66.6% | 1.4% | 1 year |
| 2025 | 586 | 71.7% | 0.9% | 2.5 years |
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 | 667 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 612 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 488 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 27 |
| Felony | First Degree | 8 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Okaloosa County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,352 | 39.9% | 4.7% |
| Other | 1,313 | 24.2% | 1.2% |
| Drug Possession | 1,391 | 79.0% | 0.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 460 | 67.4% | 2.4% |
| Battery | 391 | 51.9% | 1.8% |
| DUI | 197 | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Trespassing | 327 | 77.4% | 0.3% |
| Sex Offense | 284 | 98.6% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Okaloosa County, Florida (2025). Based on 586 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/okaloosa
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okaloosa 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 · 586 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com