Perjury in Jackson County, Florida
33 cases (2023-2025) · Jackson County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
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.
Figures cover 33 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 60.6% of 33 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 33 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
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 |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Jackson County.
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 27 | 29.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
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 |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 25 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 5 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Jackson County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| 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