Trespassing in Bay County, Florida
488 cases (2025) · Bay County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, trespassing defendants in Bay County faced convictions in 77.9% of cases. Withheld adjudication appeared in 11.1%, aligning with the statewide average of 11.3% for this charge. The county's dismissal rate of 1.0% was below the state average of 3.8%, but its diversion rate of 8.6% significantly exceeded the statewide 3.1%, indicating the local State Attorney steers many defendants toward alternative programs rather than formal adjudication.
Most defendants—63.7%—served jail time, though median confinement was only 5 days and averages reached 27 days. Probation averaged 330.4 days, with fines averaging $326.59. Public defenders handled 44.7% of cases, while private counsel appeared in only 1.6%, reflecting heavily public-defender representation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Bay County makes it in front of a judge. Of 533 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 9.8% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 77.9% of 488 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 488 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 | 1,136 | 25 days |
| State Prison Facility | 8 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Bay 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 | 370 | 78.4% | 0.8% |
| Black | 110 | 79.1% | 1.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 594 | 83.8% | 1.7% | 1.4 months |
| 2024 | 583 | 80.4% | 1.0% | 26 days |
| 2025 | 488 | 77.9% | 1.0% | 27 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 | First Degree | 871 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 777 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 16 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Bay County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,900 | 65.9% | 1.2% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,095 | 55.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1,372 | 41.3% | 2.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,109 | 66.4% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 1,044 | 64.5% | 1.9% |
| DUI | 622 | 98.1% | 0.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 624 | 66.7% | 1.9% |
| Fraud | 327 | 64.8% | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Bay County?
The guilty rate is 77.9% based on 488 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Bay County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.1% 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 Trespassing in Bay County?
The average sentence is 27 days, with an average fine of $327 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
44.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Bay County, Florida (2025). Based on 488 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/bay
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bay 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 · 488 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com