Trespassing in Santa Rosa County, Florida
144 cases (2025) · Santa Rosa County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Santa Rosa County secured guilty verdicts in 84 percent of trespassing cases, significantly more aggressive than the statewide dismissal rate of 3.8 percent. The combined guilty and adjudication-withheld rate reached 92.3 percent, indicating the county's State Attorney prioritizes securing outcomes over pre-trial resolution. Diversion programs remained minimal at 2.8 percent, below the statewide average of 3.1 percent.
Sentencing reflected jail-focused enforcement: nearly 69 percent of convicted defendants served jail time, though sentences averaged 88 days with a median of 56.5 days. Probation typically extended to roughly 10 months. Most defendants relied on public defenders, comprising 56 percent of representation, while only 5 percent retained private counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Trespassing charge in Santa Rosa County makes it in front of a judge. Of 142 prosecutor decisions on Trespassing charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.1% — 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 — 84.0% of 144 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 144 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 | 244 | 2.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 4 | 4.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Santa Rosa 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 | 124 | 83.1% | 0.0% |
| Black | 15 | 93.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 83.0% | 0.0% | 4.3 months |
| 2024 | 167 | 85.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 months |
| 2025 | 144 | 84.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 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 | First Degree | 305 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 161 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 16 |
Related Charges in Santa Rosa County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,307 | 60.4% | 4.9% |
| Drug Possession | 961 | 74.1% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 545 | 64.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 386 | 67.4% | 6.7% |
| Battery | 410 | 55.9% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 397 | 93.7% | 1.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 317 | 74.4% | 2.2% |
| Sex Offense | 157 | 80.3% | 12.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Santa Rosa County?
The guilty rate is 84.0% based on 144 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Santa Rosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 8.3% 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 Santa Rosa County?
The average sentence is 2.9 months, with an average fine of $30 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
56.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.9% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Santa Rosa County, Florida (2025). Based on 144 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/santa-rosa
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Santa Rosa 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 · 144 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com