Traffic Offense in Madison County, Florida
132 cases (2025) · Madison County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Madison County produced the most exceptional dismissal rate among Florida's 66 counties: 46.2% of traffic offense defendants saw charges dismissed, a stunning 42.2 percentage points above Florida's 4.0% average. Guilty verdicts were rendered in only 21.2% of cases, with 31.8% receiving withheld adjudication. This pattern—extremely high dismissals with minimal convictions—reflects either unusually rigorous judicial scrutiny of traffic charges or a State Attorney office with exceptionally high evidentiary standards.
Correspondingly, Madison County produced the lightest sentences in Florida. The median sentence was 7.5 days and the average only 9.3 days. Only 4.5% of defendants faced jail time, and no prison sentences were recorded. Average fines were $211, moderate by statewide standards. Public defender representation was available to 17.4% of defendants.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeDismissed — 46.2% of 132 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 132 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 | 47 | 26 days |
| State Prison Facility | 5 | 3.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 30.9% | 30.9% |
| Black | 55 | 12.7% | 60.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 | 16.3% | 43.0% | 4.1 months |
| 2024 | 196 | 19.4% | 49.0% | 6.9 months |
| 2025 | 132 | 21.2% | 46.2% | 9 days |
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 | 468 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 74 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Madison County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 45 | 48.9% | 8.9% |
| Drug Possession | 35 | 91.4% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 108 (2023-2025) | 83.3% | 0.9% |
| Trespassing | 88 (2023-2025) | 89.8% | 2.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 84 (2023-2025) | 78.6% | 2.4% |
| Battery | 77 (2023-2025) | 81.8% | 1.3% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 68 (2023-2025) | 77.9% | 5.9% |
| DUI | 28 (2023-2025) | 92.9% | 0.0% |
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46.2% of Traffic Offense cases in Madison 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 Traffic Offense in Madison County?
The guilty rate is 21.2% based on 132 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Madison County?
Adjudication is withheld in 31.8% 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 Madison County?
The average sentence is 9 days, with an average fine of $212 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
17.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 9.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Madison County, Florida (2025). Based on 132 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/madison
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Madison 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 · 132 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com