Vehicle Theft in Putnam County, Florida
60 cases (2023-2025) · Putnam County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Vehicle theft cases in Putnam County result in conviction at exceptionally high rates. Of 60 cases, 83.3% ended in guilty verdicts, with another 15% resulting in adjudication withheld—a Florida-specific outcome where guilt is found but no conviction is recorded. Combined, 98.3% of cases resulted in some form of culpability finding, compared to a statewide dismissal rate of 1.2%. Putnam County had zero dismissals, acquittals, or diversion placements, suggesting the local State Attorney pursues vehicle theft charges aggressively with little deviation from prosecution.
Sentences reflected the serious treatment of this offense. Defendants averaged 797 days in sentence length with a median of 700 days. Prison confinement affected 58.3% of defendants, while 15% served jail time, indicating substantial incarceration for most convicted individuals. Probation averaged 1,225 days. Public defenders represented 80% of defendants, showing that most vehicle theft cases involve indigent representation.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 60 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 — 83.3% of 60 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 60 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 35 | 2.5 years |
| County Jail | 10 | 9.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Vehicle Theft sentencing in Putnam County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Vehicle Theft in Putnam County?
The guilty rate is 83.3% based on 60 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Vehicle Theft in Putnam County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.0% 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 Vehicle Theft in Putnam County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.1 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
80.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 44 | 88.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 12 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 85.2% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 14 | 92.9% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2025 | 19 | 73.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 60 |
Related Charges in Putnam County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 989 | 77.7% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 571 | 65.5% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 237 | 60.3% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 244 | 82.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 181 | 80.1% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 211 | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 118 | 91.5% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 75 | 68.0% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Vehicle Theft in Putnam County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 60 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/vehicle-theft/putnam
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Putnam 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 · 60 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com