Probation Violation in Clay County, Florida

33 cases (2025) · Clay County courts

In 2025, Clay County prosecuted 33 probation violations with 90.9 percent conviction rates and zero diversion, zero dismissals—far stricter than the statewide benchmarks of 1.9 percent diversion and 5.2 percent dismissals. Withheld adjudication occurred in 9.1 percent of cases, slightly above the state rate of 7.0 percent. The complete absence of both diversion and dismissals marks the most rigid enforcement posture shown across probation violation counties.

Sentences averaged 113.1 days with median 59 days, longer than Bay County's average. Fifty-seven percent faced jail confinement. Fines averaged $336.75. The compressed sentencing range and consistent incarceration suggest a bureaucratic enforcement model with minimal case-by-case discretion.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

33
Total Cases (2025)
90.9%
Guilty Rate
9.1%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
vs 4.1% statewide, 2025
3.8 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
90.9% (30)
Withheld
9.1% (3)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 90.9% of 33 cases.

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

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

3.8 months
Avg Sentence (confined)
2.0 months
Median Sentence
11.7 months
Avg Probation
$337
Avg Fine
0.0%
Prison Rate
57.6%
Jail Rate

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

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
County Jail 73 3.9 months
State Prison Facility 1 4.3 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 21 95.2% 0.0%
Black 11 81.8% 0.0%
6.1%
Under 21
12.1%
21-29
33.3%
30-39
18.2%
40-49
18.2%
50-59
12.1%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 65 89.2% 0.0% 5.5 months
2024 48 95.8% 0.0% 4.1 months
2025 33 90.9% 0.0% 3.8 months
Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 139
Not Applicable NULL 7
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 1,116 59.9% 0.9%
Drug Possession 559 70.1% 1.1%
Larceny / Theft 411 69.8% 0.0%
Battery 361 66.2% 1.1%
Other 424 47.6% 32.3%
Resisting Officer 194 73.2% 0.0%
DUI 133 99.2% 0.0%
Trespassing 129 81.4% 2.3%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Probation Violation in Clay County, Florida (2025). Based on 33 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/probation-violation/clay

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Clay 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 (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com