Sex Offense in Bradford County, Florida
32 cases (2025) · Bradford County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Sex Offense charges in Bradford County resulted in conviction 87.5% of the time, with 12.5% receiving adjudication withheld—a notably high withheld rate compared to the statewide 4.2%. No cases were dismissed or diverted, indicating a prosecution approach without alternative pathways. This differs significantly from statewide patterns (2.8% dismissal, 1.4% diversion).
Most convicted defendants received prison sentences (71.9%), with jail in 18.8% of cases. Average sentences ran 2,049 days (approximately 5.6 years), close to the median of 1,826 days, suggesting relatively consistent sentencing. Public defenders represented 43.8% of the caseload, with private attorneys in only 6.2%, reflecting the resource-intensive nature of sex offense defense.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Sex Offense charge in Bradford County makes it in front of a judge. Of 83 prosecutor decisions on Sex Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 34.9% — above the 26.5% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 87.5% of 32 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 32 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 | 51 | 6.9 years |
| County Jail | 8 | 3.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Sex Offense sentencing in Bradford County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 25 | 84.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 95.8% | 0.0% | 5.7 years |
| 2024 | 13 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 8.4 years |
| 2025 | 32 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 5.6 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 30 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 28 |
| Felony | First Degree | 6 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 3 |
| Felony | Capital | 1 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Bradford County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 76.2% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 154 | 88.3% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 76 | 80.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 75 | 94.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 27.1% |
| DUI | 70 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 66 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Sex Offense in Bradford County?
The guilty rate is 87.5% based on 32 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Sex Offense in Bradford County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.5% 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 Sex Offense in Bradford County?
The average sentence is 5.6 years, with an average fine of $250 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
43.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Sex Offense in Bradford County, Florida (2025). Based on 32 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/sex-offense/bradford
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bradford 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 · 32 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com