Traffic Offense in Jefferson County, Florida
137 cases (2025) · Jefferson County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Jefferson County recorded the highest guilty rate at 74.5%, with a dismissal rate of just 0.7%—among the lowest statewide. Withheld adjudication accounted for 24.8%, but conviction dominated outcomes. The Third Judicial Circuit State Attorney pursued traffic prosecutions aggressively, with no diversion programs and nearly all charged cases ending in guilty or withheld findings.
Jail was the defining outcome, affecting 52.6% of defendants—the highest rate observed. Median sentences were minimal at 2 days, suggesting jail-credit or pre-trial detention. Fines averaged $124. The extreme conviction and jail rates, with minimal dismissals or diversion, reflect the most prosecution-intensive environment in the sample.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Jefferson County makes it in front of a judge. Of 166 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 10.8% — in line with 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 outcomeGuilty — 74.5% of 137 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 137 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 161 | 2.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 6 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Jefferson County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63 | 79.4% | 1.6% |
| White | 41 | 75.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125 | 72.8% | 0.0% | 2.9 months |
| 2024 | 144 | 63.9% | 0.7% | 5.9 months |
| 2025 | 137 | 74.5% | 0.7% | 1.5 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 | Second Degree | 296 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 76 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 34 |
Related Charges in Jefferson County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 193 | 71.5% | 0.5% |
| Other | 36 | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 53 | 84.9% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 36 | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 71 (2023-2025) | 83.1% | 2.8% |
| Fraud | 48 (2023-2025) | 72.9% | 18.8% |
| Weapons Offense | 44 (2023-2025) | 79.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 43 (2023-2025) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Jefferson County?
The guilty rate is 74.5% based on 137 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Jefferson County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.8% 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 Jefferson County?
The average sentence is 1.5 months, with an average fine of $124 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
21.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Jefferson County, Florida (2025). Based on 137 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/jefferson
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Jefferson 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 · 137 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com