Resisting Officer in Putnam County, Florida
211 cases (2025) · Putnam County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Putnam County recorded zero dismissals across 211 resisting officer cases, despite a statewide baseline of 2.1 percent. The 84.4 percent guilty rate was near the highest in Florida, while withheld adjudication at 15.2 percent slightly exceeded state norms. Diversion programs were effectively unavailable (0.5 percent usage), meaning defendants faced prosecution to conviction or rare withholding. No acquittals occurred, suggesting cases pursued to trial typically resulted in guilty verdicts.
Confinement was severe. The jail rate of 74.9 percent was the highest in the state, with 10.4 percent also serving prison time—meaning 85 percent experienced incarceration. The median sentence of 38 days and average 197 days appeared modest in context of these high incarceration rates, suggesting short local jail stays. Average fines of $1,493 were the highest recorded. Putnam's heavy reliance on public defenders and apparent underrepresentation left many defendants unrepresented in an aggressively prosecuted jurisdiction.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 84.4% of 211 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 211 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 449 | 2.7 months |
| State Prison Facility | 76 | 3.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Resisting Officer sentencing in Putnam County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Resisting Officer in Putnam County?
The guilty rate is 84.4% based on 211 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Resisting Officer in Putnam County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.2% 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 Resisting Officer in Putnam County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 6.5 months, with an average fine of $1,493 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
34.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (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 | 110 | 82.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 87 | 86.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 203 | 87.7% | 0.5% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 224 | 82.6% | 0.0% | 5.9 months |
| 2025 | 211 | 84.4% | 0.0% | 6.5 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 476 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 109 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 25 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 18 |
| Felony | First Degree | 8 |
| Felony | Life | 2 |
Related Charges in Putnam County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 989 | 77.7% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 571 | 65.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 237 | 60.3% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 244 | 82.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 181 | 80.1% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 118 | 91.5% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 75 | 68.0% | 0.0% |
| Criminal Mischief | 57 | 77.2% | 1.8% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Resisting Officer in Putnam County, Florida (2025). Based on 211 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/resisting-officer/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 · 211 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com