Perjury in Putnam County, Florida
30 cases (2025) · Putnam County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Putnam County's small perjury caseload of 30 defendants showed distinctly different outcomes than urban counties. Conviction occurred in 63.3% of cases, but withheld adjudication reached 30.0%—far exceeding both Miami-Dade's 19.7% and the statewide 20.1% average. No dismissals occurred. This pattern suggests Putnam's State Attorney favors conviction or withheld adjudication over dismissal, creating fewer paths to exoneration.
Defendants faced longer median sentences of 365 days, compared to 120 days in Miami-Dade and 156 in Palm Beach. Prison confinement affected 30.0% of defendants—the highest rate among these three perjury counties. However, public defender representation was sparse at 16.7%, with only 6.7% retaining private counsel, indicating potential resource constraints or a defendant population with limited means relative to population.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 63.3% of 30 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30 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 | 38 | 2.4 years |
| County Jail | 18 | 4.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Putnam County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 48 | 58.3% | 0.0% |
| Black | 29 | 96.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 77.3% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 29 | 79.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 30 | 63.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 75 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Putnam County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 991 | 77.4% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 571 | 65.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 239 | 59.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 244 | 82.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 183 | 79.2% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 211 | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 118 | 91.5% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 75 | 68.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Putnam County?
The guilty rate is 63.3% based on 30 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Putnam County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.0% 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 Putnam County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 7 months, with an average fine of $60 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
16.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Putnam County, Florida (2025). Based on 30 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/putnam
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Putnam 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 · 30 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com