Stolen Property in Walton County, Florida
28 cases (2023-2025) · Walton County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Stolen property cases in Walton County proceed very differently from the statewide pattern. The 39.3 percent dismissal rate towers above Florida's 2.2 percent average—a gap of 37.1 percentage points. When cases do result in guilty verdicts, which occurs in 60.7 percent of prosecutions, the State Attorney does not pursue adjudication withholding (0 percent versus 13.6 percent statewide) and never diverts defendants into pre-trial programs. This suggests Walton County's approach favors early case closure through dismissal or conviction without the intermediate outcomes available elsewhere in the state.
Defendants convicted in Walton County face moderate incarceration: 17.9 percent receive prison sentences and 32.1 percent receive jail time, with a median sentence of 274 days. The average probation term of 1,157 days (nearly 3.2 years) substantially exceeds the jail median, indicating supervision outlasts confinement for most convicted defendants. Fines average $343. Public defenders represent 71.4 percent of defendants, reflecting the economic composition of this small county's caseload of 28 defendants over the study period.
Figures cover 28 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 — 60.7% of 28 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 28 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 | 9 | 7.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 5 | 2.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Stolen Property sentencing in Walton 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 | 24 | 62.5% | 37.5% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 37.5% | 62.5% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 9 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 11 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 8.5 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 26 |
| Felony | First Degree | 2 |
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% |
Was Your Case Dismissed?
39.3% of Stolen Property cases in Walton County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Stolen Property in Walton County?
The guilty rate is 60.7% based on 28 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Stolen Property in Walton County?
Adjudication is withheld in 0.0% 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 Walton County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $343 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
71.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property in Walton County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 28 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/stolen-property/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 · 28 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com