Gilchrist County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 8
1,342
Total Cases
72.5%
Guilty Rate
16.5%
Withheld Rate
0.3%
Dismissal Rate
2.2 years
Avg Sentence
Based on 1,342 criminal cases in Gilchrist County (2023-2025), 72.5% resulted in a guilty finding and 16.5% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 0.3%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 2.2 years, with an average fine of $656.06.
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Charges in Gilchrist County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 326 | 63.2% | 0.0% | 2.5 months |
| Drug Possession | 259 | 72.2% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
| Other | 110 | 67.3% | 0.9% | 2.2 years |
| Battery | 98 | 61.2% | 3.1% | 11.3 months |
| DUI | 71 | 88.7% | 0.0% | 2.7 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 66 | 81.8% | 0.0% | 11.5 months |
| Resisting Officer | 53 | 84.9% | 0.0% | 10.1 months |
| Trespassing | 49 | 73.5% | 0.0% | 6.9 months |
| Burglary | 43 | 83.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Assault | 39 | 69.2% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Sex Offense | 27 | 77.8% | 0.0% | 3.1 years |
| Weapons Offense | 27 | 88.9% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| Drug Sale | 23 | 91.3% | 0.0% | 2.7 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 20 | 85.0% | 0.0% | 9.0 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 19 | 52.6% | 0.0% | 1.0 months |
| Forgery | 17 | 82.4% | 0.0% | 8.1 months |
| Hit and Run | 15 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 12 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
Counsel Analysis
604
Public Defender
75.3% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
121
Self or Unrepresented
33.1% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
53
Private Attorney
58.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,342 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026