Trespassing in Washington County, Florida

31 cases (2025) · Washington County courts

In 2025, Washington County handled 31 trespassing cases with no dismissals or diversions—a stark contrast to the statewide dismissal rate of 3.8 percent. The county's guilty plus withheld rate reached 100 percent, showing zero tolerance for non-adjudicated outcomes. Notably, 16.1 percent resulted in withheld adjudication, above the statewide 11.3 percent average, preserving records for some defendants.

Sentencing was severe: probation averaged nearly 24 months, nearly double typical durations. Defendants averaged 101.5 days incarceration with a median of 60 days, and 77 percent served jail time. Unusually, only 12.9 percent had public defenders, suggesting different representation patterns than larger counties.

31
Total Cases (2025)
83.9%
Guilty Rate
16.1%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
vs 4.0% statewide, 2025
3.4 months
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
83.9% (26)
Withheld
16.1% (5)
Diversion
0.0% (0)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 83.9% of 31 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 31 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

3.4 months
Avg Sentence
2.0 months
Median Sentence
1 year, 12 months
Avg Probation
$141
Avg Fine
3.2%
Prison Rate
77.4%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 84 1.9 months
State Prison Facility 2 2.3 years
55
Self or Unrepresented
81.8% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
23
Public Defender
82.6% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
5
Private Attorney
80.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 22 81.8% 0.0%
3.2%
Under 21
9.7%
21-29
29.0%
30-39
22.6%
40-49
16.1%
50-59
19.4%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 44 86.4% 0.0% 2.3 months
2024 32 84.4% 0.0% 1.9 months
2025 31 83.9% 0.0% 3.4 months
Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor First Degree 61
Misdemeanor Second Degree 43
Felony Third Degree 3
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 231 78.8% 0.0%
Traffic Offense 136 55.9% 0.0%
Battery 84 78.6% 1.2%
Larceny / Theft 259 (2023-2025) 59.1% 0.0%
Resisting Officer 64 76.6% 0.0%
Other 67 71.6% 1.5%
DUI 92 (2023-2025) 91.3% 3.3%
Assault 76 (2023-2025) 71.1% 0.0%
III Getting Help

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What is the guilty rate for Trespassing in Washington County?

The guilty rate is 83.9% based on 31 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Trespassing in Washington County?

Adjudication is withheld in 16.1% 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 Washington County?

The average sentence is 3.4 months, with an average fine of $141 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

12.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.2% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Washington County, Florida (2025). Based on 31 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/trespassing/washington

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Washington 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 · 31 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com