Trespassing in Baker County, Florida
97 cases (2023-2025) · Baker County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Trespassing cases in Baker County result in guilty findings at a substantially higher rate than statewide norms. With an 88.5% guilty rate and zero dismissals—compared to a 3.8% statewide dismissal rate—Baker County prosecutors pursue these charges aggressively with little case attrition. The withheld adjudication rate of 7.3% falls below the statewide average of 11.5%, meaning fewer defendants here avoid conviction consequences through that outcome. Diversion opportunities remain minimal at 3.1%, matching the statewide average but offering limited alternatives to adjudication.
Defendants convicted in Baker County face jail time in the vast majority of cases, with 71.9% receiving jail confinement and only 2.1% sent to prison. The median sentence of 32 days reflects typical short-term incarceration, though the average of 86.2 days suggests some cases involve longer terms. Probation typically extends around 410 days. The public defender handles 68.8% of cases, indicating most defendants lacked resources for private counsel. Fines average $100, a relatively modest financial penalty.
Figures cover 97 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Baker County makes it in front of a judge. Of 101 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.9% — below the 17.8% 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 88.7% of 97 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 97 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 | 71 | 2.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Baker 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 | 80 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| Black | 15 | 93.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 months |
| 2024 | 26 | 80.8% | 0.0% | 1.6 months |
| 2025 | 28 | 78.6% | 0.0% | 4.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 60 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 33 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Baker County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 171 | 64.9% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 110 | 68.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 115 | 50.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 65.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 141 (2023-2025) | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 101 (2023-2025) | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 94 (2023-2025) | 75.5% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Baker County?
The guilty rate is 88.7% based on 97 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Baker County?
Adjudication is withheld in 8.2% 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 Trespassing in Baker County?
The average sentence is 2.9 months, with an average fine of $100 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
70.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Baker County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 97 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/baker
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Baker 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 · 97 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com