Columbia County, Florida

Judicial Circuit 3

6,717
Total Cases
68.8%
Guilty Rate
14.6%
Withheld Rate
0.4%
Dismissal Rate
2.9 years
Avg Sentence

Based on 6,717 criminal cases in Columbia County (2023-2025), 68.8% resulted in a guilty finding and 14.6% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 0.4%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.9 years, with an average fine of $4,344.

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Charges in Columbia County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
Traffic Offense 1,963 56.1% 0.1% 7.1 months
Drug Possession 852 83.1% 0.5% 1 year, 7 months
Larceny / Theft 712 64.0% 0.0% 1 year, 12 months
Other 568 48.2% 2.1% 3.9 years
Resisting Officer 413 79.7% 0.7% 1 year
Fraud 409 76.5% 0.2% 2.6 years
Battery 325 74.5% 0.3% 3.0 years
Weapons Offense 165 84.2% 0.0% 5.4 years
Trespassing 157 86.6% 0.0% 3.5 months
DUI 152 94.1% 0.0% 6.3 months
Burglary 144 78.5% 0.0% 4.8 years
Sex Offense 122 90.2% 0.0% 8.0 years
Criminal Mischief 91 84.6% 0.0% 1 year, 2 months
Assault 83 72.3% 0.0% 2.7 years
Hit and Run 81 51.9% 0.0% 6.5 years
Child Abuse / Neglect 72 72.2% 0.0% 3.9 years
Drug Trafficking 69 88.4% 4.3% 6.0 years
Disorderly Conduct 45 66.7% 0.0% 24 days
Intimidation / Threats 41 51.2% 0.0% 4.6 years
Perjury 38 81.6% 0.0% 4.7 years
Homicide 32 100.0% 0.0% 20.5 years
Forgery 28 82.1% 0.0% 1 year, 3 months
Contempt of Court 25 96.0% 0.0% 3.4 months
Stolen Property 23 87.0% 0.0% 3.8 years
Robbery 22 86.4% 0.0% 6.2 years
Drug Sale 21 71.4% 4.8% 7.7 years
Kidnapping 12 75.0% 0.0% 5.5 years
Domestic Violence 11 63.6% 0.0% 0 days

Counsel Analysis

2,756
Public Defender
80.0% guilty · 0.1% dismissed
1,200
Self or Unrepresented
24.2% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
310
Private Attorney
51.6% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
16
Conflict Counsel
93.8% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 6,717 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026