Baker County, Florida

Judicial Circuit 8

2,664
Total Cases
75.6%
Guilty Rate
15.0%
Withheld Rate
0.3%
Dismissal Rate
9.2 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 2,664 criminal cases in Baker County (2023-2025), 75.6% resulted in a guilty finding and 15.0% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 0.3%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 9.2 months, with an average fine of $4,730.

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Charges in Baker County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
Drug Possession 642 72.6% 0.0% 7.2 months
Traffic Offense 446 73.3% 0.9% 1.9 months
Battery 300 62.7% 0.0% 7.8 months
Other 168 74.4% 0.0% 1 year, 2 months
Larceny / Theft 146 80.8% 0.0% 9.9 months
Resisting Officer 141 82.3% 0.0% 11.6 months
Drug Sale 98 85.7% 0.0% 1 year, 5 months
Trespassing 96 88.5% 0.0% 2.9 months
Disorderly Conduct 93 76.3% 0.0% 1.1 months
Assault 82 76.8% 0.0% 8.4 months
Criminal Mischief 62 82.3% 0.0% 6.5 months
Child Abuse / Neglect 53 47.2% 3.8% 1 year, 2 months
DUI 46 87.0% 6.5% 1.2 months
Weapons Offense 39 92.3% 0.0% 1 year, 11 months
Fraud 37 86.5% 0.0% 1 year
Burglary 34 94.1% 0.0% 1 year, 12 months
Sex Offense 23 78.3% 0.0% 5.3 years
Contempt of Court 21 90.5% 0.0% 3.1 months
Vehicle Theft 21 95.2% 0.0% 11.6 months
Hit and Run 20 80.0% 0.0% 3.8 months
Stalking 17 82.4% 0.0% 10.4 months
Probation Violation 13 92.3% 0.0% 2.3 months
Drug Trafficking 11 100.0% 0.0% 4.8 years
Homicide 11 81.8% 0.0% 4.4 years
Intimidation / Threats 11 100.0% 0.0% 1 year, 2 months
Perjury 10 70.0% 0.0% 1 year, 8 months

Counsel Analysis

1,297
Public Defender
76.4% guilty · 0.1% dismissed
141
Self or Unrepresented
56.7% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
89
Private Attorney
36.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,664 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026