Stolen Property in Santa Rosa County, Florida
51 cases (2023-2025) · Santa Rosa County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Stolen property cases in Santa Rosa County move almost uniformly toward guilty verdicts: 96.1% of defendants are convicted, compared to a statewide withheld adjudication rate of 13.6% and dismissal rate of 2.2%. Santa Rosa County defendants face zero dismissals and zero diversion opportunities, suggesting the local State Attorney pursues these charges aggressively with little room for case reduction or alternative resolution. The 3.9% withheld adjudication rate falls far below the statewide average, indicating judges in this county rarely exercise discretion to spare defendants a formal conviction record.
Sentences are substantial. Defendants average 810 days in custody with an additional 1,614 days of probation, and the median sentence of 731 days reflects consistent judicial severity across cases. Over half of defendants serve prison time (54.9%), while another quarter spend time in jail (25.5%), meaning roughly 80% face confinement. Public defenders handle most cases (29.4%), yet private counsel representation is minimal (2.0%), suggesting defendants in Santa Rosa County typically navigate these high-conviction, high-incarceration outcomes with limited means to mount alternative defenses.
Figures cover 51 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Santa Rosa County makes it in front of a judge. Of 55 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 29.1% — below the 37.4% 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 96.1% of 51 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 28 | 2.9 years |
| County Jail | 14 | 8.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Santa Rosa 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 | 36 | 94.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 15 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 95.7% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 15 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| 2025 | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 34 |
| Felony | First Degree | 11 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 4 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Santa Rosa County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,307 | 60.4% | 4.9% |
| Drug Possession | 961 | 74.1% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 545 | 64.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 386 | 67.4% | 6.7% |
| Battery | 410 | 55.9% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 397 | 93.7% | 1.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 317 | 74.4% | 2.2% |
| Sex Offense | 157 | 80.3% | 12.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Santa Rosa County?
The guilty rate is 96.1% based on 51 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Santa Rosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.9% 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 Stolen Property in Santa Rosa County?
The average sentence is 2.2 years, with an average fine of $436 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Santa Rosa County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 51 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/santa-rosa
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Santa Rosa 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 · 51 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com