Jackson County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 14
3,963
Total Cases
71.5%
Guilty Rate
25.4%
Withheld Rate
0.6%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 6 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 3,963 criminal cases in Jackson County (2023-2025), 71.5% resulted in a guilty finding and 25.4% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 0.6%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $1,234.
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Charges in Jackson County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 770 | 47.0% | 0.0% | 4.0 months |
| Drug Possession | 698 | 79.4% | 0.1% | 1 year |
| Larceny / Theft | 415 | 71.3% | 0.5% | 11.2 months |
| Battery | 273 | 75.8% | 2.6% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Resisting Officer | 242 | 80.2% | 0.4% | 6.8 months |
| Other | 241 | 72.2% | 0.4% | 2.3 years |
| Fraud | 169 | 63.3% | 0.6% | 1 year, 7 months |
| DUI | 150 | 98.0% | 0.7% | 7.2 months |
| Trespassing | 119 | 86.6% | 0.0% | 3.9 months |
| Burglary | 103 | 81.6% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 103 | 69.9% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 94 | 74.5% | 4.3% | 8.8 months |
| Sex Offense | 91 | 94.5% | 1.1% | 6.5 years |
| Weapons Offense | 90 | 92.2% | 1.1% | 3.4 years |
| Assault | 78 | 71.8% | 0.0% | 1 year |
| Hit and Run | 65 | 53.8% | 0.0% | 5.0 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 50 | 56.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 26 | 69.2% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Drug Sale | 25 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 24 | 91.7% | 0.0% | 4.6 years |
| Homicide | 23 | 91.3% | 0.0% | 26.0 years |
| Contempt of Court | 22 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 5.9 months |
| Perjury | 17 | 76.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Stolen Property | 12 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Bribery | 11 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| Stalking | 11 | 36.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 10 | 70.0% | 20.0% | 4.6 years |
| Robbery | 10 | 90.0% | 0.0% | 23.1 years |
Counsel Analysis
1,225
Self or Unrepresented
53.4% guilty · 0.2% dismissed
1,016
Public Defender
80.6% guilty · 1.1% dismissed
175
Private Attorney
54.3% guilty · 1.1% dismissed
12
Conflict Counsel
91.7% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 3,963 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026