Perjury in Jackson County, Florida

33 cases (2023-2025) · Jackson County courts

From 2023 to 2025, perjury cases in Jackson County resolved very differently from statewide patterns. Adjudication withheld occurred in 60.6% of cases—nearly three times the statewide average of 20.6%—while no cases resulted in formal dismissal. Among those receiving outcomes with formal guilt findings, judges largely avoided recording convictions on defendants' records. The State Attorney's approach in Jackson County appears oriented toward guilt findings without permanent criminal consequences.

Among the small number convicted, confinement occurred in roughly a quarter of cases, with jail more frequent than prison. Average sentences among confined convictions reached 526.4 days, with a median of 183 days. Public defenders represented very few defendants (9.1%), suggesting accused perjurers often retain private counsel. The pattern reflects how small rural counties handle rare charges with discretion available through withheld adjudication.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

33
Total Cases (2023-2025)
39.4%
Guilty Rate
60.6%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
vs 2.2% statewide, 2023-2025
1 year, 5 months
Avg Sentence (confined)

Figures cover 33 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.

I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)

Guilty
39.4% (13)
Withheld
60.6% (20)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 60.6% of 33 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 33 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)

1 year, 5 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
6.1 months
Median Sentence
2.9 years
Avg Probation
$153
Avg Fine
9.1%
Prison Rate
15.2%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
County Jail 5 4.5 months
State Prison Facility 3 3.2 years

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 27 29.6% 0.0%
12.1%
Under 21
12.1%
21-29
60.6%
30-39
12.1%
40-49
3.0%
50-59
0.0%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 7 57.1% 0.0% 4.5 months
2024 23 26.1% 0.0% 2.1 years
Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 25
Misdemeanor First Degree 5
Misdemeanor Second Degree 3
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 182 50.0% 0.0%
Drug Possession 190 77.4% 0.0%
Larceny / Theft 129 74.4% 0.8%
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%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Jackson County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 33 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/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 · 33 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com