Fourteenth Circuit
Circuit 14 — Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Washington
58,838
Total Cases
66.0%
Guilty Rate
1.6%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 6 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 58,838 criminal cases across the Fourteenth Circuit (2023-2025), 66.0% resulted in a guilty finding and 1.6% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 6 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay | 45,184 | 62.8% | 19.7% | 1.7% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Jackson | 3,963 | 71.5% | 25.4% | 0.6% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Holmes | 3,207 | 83.1% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Washington | 2,875 | 74.1% | 25.0% | 0.6% | 11.7 months |
| Gulf | 1,914 | 86.5% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Calhoun | 1,695 | 70.4% | 26.0% | 0.5% | 1 year, 8 months |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 13,415 | 71.9% | 1.1% |
| Traffic Offense | 10,068 | 51.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5,833 | 47.2% | 2.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 4,784 | 64.9% | 1.4% |
| Battery | 4,384 | 67.6% | 2.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,733 | 73.3% | 1.5% |
| DUI | 2,364 | 97.1% | 1.3% |
| Fraud | 2,085 | 56.4% | 1.4% |
| Trespassing | 2,044 | 80.8% | 1.1% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 1,502 | 63.2% | 0.8% |
| Burglary | 1,079 | 81.5% | 1.9% |
| Sex Offense | 1,038 | 82.5% | 2.3% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 58,838 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026