Trespassing in Franklin County, Florida
77 cases (2023-2025) · Franklin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Franklin County trespassing defendants face high conviction rates of 77.9% with minimal alternative outcomes. Adjudication withheld is rare at 2.6% versus 11.5% statewide. However, the county employs diversion heavily at 16.9% versus 3.0% statewide, meaning prosecutors push cases either toward conviction or into diversion programs. No dismissals occur, reflecting uncompromising prosecution priorities.
Sentences are brief—averaging 59 days, median 33 days—yet 70.1% receive jail time, far above typical rates. This indicates Franklin treats trespass primarily as a jail offense rather than probation-only punishment. Public defenders handle 65% of cases, with average probation of 273 days. The pattern of high convictions, jail-focused sentencing, and heavy diversion use reveals Franklin's zero-tolerance approach to trespassing.
Figures cover 77 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 77.9% of 77 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 77 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 | 54 | 1.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 1 year |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Franklin 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 | 62 | 80.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 14 | 64.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 81.5% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| 2024 | 25 | 68.0% | 0.0% | 1.7 months |
| 2025 | 25 | 84.0% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 58 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 18 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Franklin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 227 | 27.8% | 7.5% |
| Drug Possession | 212 | 69.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 126 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 54 | 68.5% | 1.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 94 (2023-2025) | 73.4% | 2.1% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 76 (2023-2025) | 64.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 76 (2023-2025) | 77.6% | 2.6% |
| Drug Sale | 43 (2023-2025) | 95.3% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Franklin County?
The guilty rate is 77.9% based on 77 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Franklin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 2.6% 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 Franklin County?
The average sentence is 2.0 months, with an average fine of $77 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
64.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.9% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Franklin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 77 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/franklin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Franklin 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 · 77 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com