Trespassing in Walton County, Florida
71 cases (2025) · Walton County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Walton County resolved 71 trespassing cases with an 87.3% conviction rate. Notably, diversion programs appeared in 7.0% of cases, well above the statewide average of 3.1%, while withheld adjudication occurred in only 2.8%, far below the statewide rate of 11.3%. Dismissals accounted for 2.8% of cases, below the statewide average of 3.8%. Walton's outcome profile prioritizes formal conviction with selective use of diversion, unlike counties that more frequently employ withheld adjudication.
Confinement was common: 50.7% of defendants received jail sentences, averaging 91 days with a median of 60 days. Probation averaged 413 days, among the longest observed. Counsel representation was predominantly public defenders at 62%, with 7% retaining private counsel, indicating economic constraints typical of trespassing defendants.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 87.3% of 71 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 71 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 110 | 2.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 2 | 2.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Trespassing sentencing in Walton County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Walton County?
The guilty rate is 87.3% based on 71 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Walton County?
Adjudication is withheld in 2.8% 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 Walton County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.0 months, with an average fine of $127 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
62.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.0% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 57 | 87.7% | 3.5% |
| Black | 11 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 3.3 months |
| 2024 | 64 | 64.1% | 9.4% | 2.7 months |
| 2025 | 71 | 87.3% | 2.8% | 3.0 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 109 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 82 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 14 |
Related Charges in Walton County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 908 | 49.3% | 2.4% |
| Other | 685 | 47.4% | 30.1% |
| Drug Possession | 438 | 75.6% | 5.0% |
| DUI | 239 | 94.6% | 4.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 173 | 71.1% | 2.9% |
| Battery | 159 | 51.6% | 3.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 171 | 64.9% | 7.6% |
| Burglary | 45 | 75.6% | 6.7% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Walton County, Florida (2025). Based on 71 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/walton
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Walton 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 · 71 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com