Eighth Circuit
Circuit 8 — Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, Union
30,199
Total Cases
78.1%
Guilty Rate
0.8%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 11 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 30,199 criminal cases across the Eighth Circuit (2023-2025), 78.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 0.8% were dismissed. The average sentence is 1 year, 11 months.
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Counties in This Circuit
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua | 18,651 | 77.3% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 2.2 years |
| Levy | 3,574 | 79.9% | 18.8% | 0.5% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Bradford | 2,852 | 83.8% | 13.7% | 1.8% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Baker | 2,664 | 75.6% | 15.0% | 0.3% | 9.2 months |
| Gilchrist | 1,342 | 72.5% | 16.5% | 0.3% | 2.2 years |
| Union | 1,116 | 84.2% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 2.6 years |
Top Charges in This Circuit
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 5,558 | 69.2% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 4,588 | 80.8% | 0.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,698 | 82.1% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 2,565 | 67.4% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2,149 | 70.8% | 4.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,704 | 82.4% | 0.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,267 | 86.4% | 1.4% |
| DUI | 1,008 | 92.3% | 0.6% |
| Sex Offense | 919 | 91.6% | 0.6% |
| Fraud | 894 | 80.2% | 0.2% |
| Burglary | 847 | 86.7% | 0.2% |
| Probation Violation | 839 | 93.1% | 1.6% |
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30,199 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026