Perjury in Walton County, Florida
18 cases (2023-2025) · Walton County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Walton County is exceptional for dismissing perjury charges at 11.1%, nine times the statewide 1.7% rate, suggesting selective prosecution of only serious cases. Of charged cases, 66.7% result in guilty verdicts. Withheld adjudication occurs in 22.2%, near statewide average, and zero diversion is offered compared to 5.8% statewide.
Convicted defendants face moderate sentences: median 364 days and average 650 days, with 44.4% receiving jail time—high for perjury—and 11.1% to prison. Probation averages 913 days. Fines are modest at $343. Counsel representation is unusual: 16.7% private and 5.6% public defenders, suggesting many defendants represent themselves. The high dismissal rate combined with moderate confinement suggests the county prosecutes fewer, more serious perjury cases.
Figures cover 18 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 outcomeGuilty — 66.7% of 18 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 8 | 7.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 6.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Walton 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 | 11 | 63.6% | 18.2% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 4.0 years |
| 2024 | 6 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2025 | 7 | 71.4% | 14.3% | 1.3 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 9 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 6 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Walton County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 910 | 49.2% | 2.4% |
| Other | 685 | 47.3% | 30.1% |
| Drug Possession | 441 | 73.7% | 5.0% |
| DUI | 239 | 94.6% | 4.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 173 | 70.5% | 2.9% |
| Battery | 160 | 51.2% | 3.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 175 | 63.4% | 7.4% |
| Burglary | 46 | 69.6% | 6.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Walton County?
The guilty rate is 66.7% based on 18 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Walton County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.2% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Walton County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 10 months, with an average fine of $343 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
5.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 16.7% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Walton County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 18 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/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 · 18 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com