Larceny / Theft in Walton County, Florida
173 cases (2025) · Walton County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Walton County processed 173 larceny and theft cases with a 71.1% guilty rate and dismissals at 2.9%, notably higher than the statewide average of 1.7%, suggesting stronger evidentiary challenges or prosecutorial discretion. Adjudication withheld occurred in 11.6%, below the statewide average of 15.4%. Diversion programs appeared in 13.9% of cases, above the statewide average of 8.5%, indicating Walton County actively directed qualifying defendants toward pre-trial alternatives.
Among convicted defendants, 34.7% received jail sentences with a median of six months, while 4.6% were imprisoned. Average probation lasted 27 months. Fines averaged $223. Public defenders represented 57.8% of defendants, reflecting a predominantly indigent population. Walton County's higher dismissal rate and robust diversion program usage distinguished its approach to theft prosecution.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Walton County makes it in front of a judge. Of 321 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 17.4% — 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 — 71.1% of 173 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 173 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 | 194 | 5.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 73 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Walton County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Walton County?
The guilty rate is 71.1% based on 173 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Walton County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.6% 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 Walton County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 7.0 months, with an average fine of $223 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
57.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.5% 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 | 128 | 74.2% | 3.9% |
| Black | 33 | 63.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 187 | 69.5% | 4.8% | 1 year, 3 months |
| 2024 | 194 | 69.1% | 4.6% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2025 | 173 | 71.1% | 2.9% | 7.0 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 | 239 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 160 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 132 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 18 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Walton County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 908 | 49.3% | 2.4% |
| Other | 685 | 47.4% | 30.1% |
| Drug Possession | 438 | 75.6% | 5.0% |
| DUI | 239 | 94.6% | 4.2% |
| Battery | 159 | 51.6% | 3.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 171 | 64.9% | 7.6% |
| Burglary | 45 | 75.6% | 6.7% |
| Sex Offense | 143 | 62.9% | 16.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Walton County, Florida (2025). Based on 173 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/walton
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Walton 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 · 173 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com