Traffic Offense in Franklin County, Florida
125 cases (2025) · Franklin County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Franklin County stood apart for its aggressive use of pre-trial diversion programs. Over half of traffic offense defendants—50.8%—were diverted into community programs before trial, far exceeding Florida's 6.4% statewide average. This diversion approach allows defendants to avoid conviction entirely by completing program requirements. Of the remaining cases, 42.9% resulted in guilty verdicts and 5.6% received withheld adjudication. The zero dismissal rate reflects the county's preference for using diversion rather than dismissal to resolve cases.
When defendants were not diverted, sentences remained modest. The median sentence was 30 days, with an average of 77.4 days. About 32% received jail time, and fewer than 1% faced prison sentences. Nearly half of defendants worked with public defenders, consistent with Franklin County's rural economics.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Franklin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 165 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.2% — above the 10.3% 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 outcomeDiversion — 50.4% of 125 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 125 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 | 133 | 3.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 3.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Franklin County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Franklin County?
The guilty rate is 43.2% based on 125 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Franklin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 5.6% 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 Traffic Offense in Franklin County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.6 months, with an average fine of $103 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
48.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.0% 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 | 99 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 17 | 35.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 130 | 46.9% | 1.5% | 2.7 months |
| 2024 | 120 | 31.7% | 0.0% | 4.8 months |
| 2025 | 125 | 43.2% | 0.0% | 2.6 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 | Second Degree | 272 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 73 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 30 |
Related Charges in Franklin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 227 | 27.8% | 7.5% |
| Drug Possession | 210 | 70.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 53 | 69.8% | 1.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 94 (2023-2025) | 73.4% | 2.1% |
| Trespassing | 77 (2023-2025) | 77.9% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 76 (2023-2025) | 64.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 76 (2023-2025) | 77.6% | 2.6% |
| Drug Sale | 43 (2023-2025) | 95.3% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Franklin County, Florida (2025). Based on 125 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/franklin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Franklin 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 · 125 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com