Traffic Offense in Washington County, Florida
136 cases (2025) · Washington County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Washington County prosecuted traffic offenses without utilizing dismissals or diversion, resulting in rigid case outcomes. Guilty verdicts accounted for 55.9% with withheld adjudications at 44.1%, diverging from statewide patterns that favored more dismissals. The absence of both dismissal and diversion options narrowed defendant pathways to resolution.
Sentencing patterns were demanding. Probation averaged 531.5 days, the longest among surveyed counties, while jail time affected 48.5% of cases. Median sentences of 30 days mask average sentences of 57.6 days, signaling scattered high-sentence outliers. Average fines of $257 were moderate, though confinement rates remained substantial despite no prison sentences recorded.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Washington County makes it in front of a judge. Of 88 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.1% — 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 — 55.9% of 136 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 136 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 | 164 | 1.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 6 | 2.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Washington 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 | 87 | 55.2% | 0.0% |
| Black | 36 | 63.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 118 | 65.3% | 0.0% | 4.0 months |
| 2024 | 146 | 47.3% | 0.7% | 2.2 months |
| 2025 | 136 | 55.9% | 0.0% | 1.9 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 | 317 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 52 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 31 |
Related Charges in Washington County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 231 | 78.8% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 84 | 78.6% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 259 (2023-2025) | 59.1% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 64 | 76.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 67 | 71.6% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 31 | 83.9% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 92 (2023-2025) | 91.3% | 3.3% |
| Assault | 76 (2023-2025) | 71.1% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Washington County?
The guilty rate is 55.9% based on 136 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Washington County?
Adjudication is withheld in 44.1% 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 Washington County?
The average sentence is 1.9 months, with an average fine of $257 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
14.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Washington County, Florida (2025). Based on 136 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/washington
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Washington 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 · 136 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com