Franklin County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 2
2,398
Total Cases
51.3%
Guilty Rate
20.1%
Withheld Rate
2.5%
Dismissal Rate
9.5 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 2,398 criminal cases in Franklin County (2023-2025), 51.3% resulted in a guilty finding and 20.1% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 2.5%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 9.5 months, with an average fine of $407.96.
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Charges in Franklin County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 702 | 19.1% | 6.4% | 6.3 months |
| Drug Possession | 444 | 73.0% | 0.7% | 6.1 months |
| Traffic Offense | 378 | 40.5% | 0.5% | 3.3 months |
| Battery | 157 | 63.7% | 1.9% | 6.5 months |
| Resisting Officer | 95 | 71.6% | 2.1% | 4.6 months |
| Trespassing | 78 | 75.6% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 77 | 63.6% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 77 | 74.0% | 2.6% | 5.5 months |
| Drug Sale | 44 | 93.2% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| Sex Offense | 43 | 79.1% | 0.0% | 6.2 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 37 | 54.1% | 0.0% | 2.0 months |
| DUI | 36 | 97.2% | 2.8% | 29 days |
| Fraud | 36 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 5.2 months |
| Burglary | 35 | 88.6% | 2.9% | 2.5 years |
| Weapons Offense | 31 | 90.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Hit and Run | 19 | 36.8% | 0.0% | 1.0 months |
| Assault | 15 | 73.3% | 0.0% | 11.4 months |
| Probation Violation | 14 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.7 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 14 | 57.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Contempt of Court | 12 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 3.2 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
Counsel Analysis
954
Public Defender
72.9% guilty · 0.7% dismissed
625
Self or Unrepresented
7.5% guilty · 6.2% dismissed
112
Private Attorney
41.1% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,398 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026