Hamilton County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 3
1,235
Total Cases
81.8%
Guilty Rate
9.9%
Withheld Rate
7.6%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 10 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 1,235 criminal cases in Hamilton County (2023-2025), 81.8% resulted in a guilty finding and 9.9% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 7.6%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 10 months, with an average fine of $493.51.
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Charges in Hamilton County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 600 | 74.3% | 15.0% | 4.2 months |
| Drug Possession | 127 | 85.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Other | 72 | 83.3% | 4.2% | 2.1 years |
| Resisting Officer | 64 | 90.6% | 0.0% | 10.3 months |
| Battery | 56 | 91.1% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| Larceny / Theft | 47 | 91.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Sex Offense | 46 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 6.2 years |
| Fraud | 35 | 91.4% | 0.0% | 6.9 months |
| DUI | 31 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 months |
| Weapons Offense | 26 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 3.1 years |
| Trespassing | 18 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 5.1 months |
| Burglary | 14 | 64.3% | 0.0% | 4.1 years |
| Assault | 13 | 61.5% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Drug Sale | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 5.3 years |
Counsel Analysis
476
Public Defender
89.1% guilty · 2.9% dismissed
262
Self or Unrepresented
59.9% guilty · 26.3% dismissed
95
Private Attorney
70.5% guilty · 3.2% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,235 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026