Perjury in Bay County, Florida
91 cases (2025) · Bay County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, perjury charges in Bay County resulted in guilty verdicts for 69.2 percent of defendants. Dismissals occurred in 3.3 percent of cases, slightly above the statewide perjury average of 1.8 percent. Withheld adjudication appeared in 16.5 percent of cases, below statewide, and diversion programs resolved 6.6 percent. This distribution reflects typical perjury prosecution patterns with most cases resulting in conviction.
Sentences averaged 502 days with a median of 426 days. Prison affected 15.4 percent of defendants and jail 13.2 percent. Public defenders represented 39.6 percent of defendants compared to private counsel at 5.5 percent, reflecting perjury's serious nature. Average fines were $543.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Bay County makes it in front of a judge. Of 167 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 11.4% — below the 43.8% 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 — 69.2% of 91 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 91 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 74 | 2.8 years |
| County Jail | 40 | 4.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Bay 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 | 46 | 78.3% | 4.3% |
| Black | 41 | 61.0% | 2.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 83.3% | 1.1% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 87 | 70.1% | 3.4% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2025 | 91 | 69.2% | 3.3% | 1 year, 5 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 195 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 65 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 8 |
Related Charges in Bay County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,900 | 65.9% | 1.2% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,095 | 55.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1,372 | 41.3% | 2.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,109 | 66.4% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 1,044 | 64.5% | 1.9% |
| DUI | 622 | 98.1% | 0.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 624 | 66.7% | 1.9% |
| Fraud | 327 | 64.8% | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Bay County?
The guilty rate is 69.2% based on 91 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Bay County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.5% 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 Perjury in Bay County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $543 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
39.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Bay County, Florida (2025). Based on 91 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/bay
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bay 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 · 91 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com