Madison County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 3
1,525
Total Cases
58.0%
Guilty Rate
21.2%
Withheld Rate
18.4%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 8 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 1,525 criminal cases in Madison County (2023-2025), 58.0% resulted in a guilty finding and 21.2% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 18.4%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $977.52.
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Charges in Madison County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 550 | 18.7% | 45.8% | 4.8 months |
| Other | 155 | 62.6% | 6.5% | 2.5 years |
| Drug Possession | 141 | 81.6% | 1.4% | 2.9 years |
| Resisting Officer | 108 | 83.3% | 0.9% | 4.8 months |
| Trespassing | 88 | 89.8% | 2.3% | 1.1 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 83 | 78.3% | 2.4% | 8.5 months |
| Battery | 77 | 83.1% | 1.3% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 68 | 77.9% | 5.9% | 11 days |
| DUI | 28 | 92.9% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| Drug Sale | 26 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 7.2 years |
| Weapons Offense | 25 | 92.0% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| Burglary | 24 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 4.0 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 24 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 5.0 months |
| Fraud | 21 | 71.4% | 14.3% | 3.0 months |
| Assault | 19 | 73.7% | 5.3% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Sex Offense | 19 | 94.7% | 0.0% | 12.8 years |
| Hit and Run | 13 | 53.8% | 15.4% | 22 days |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 11 | 54.5% | 0.0% | 3.8 years |
| Forgery | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
Counsel Analysis
604
Public Defender
69.5% guilty · 11.4% dismissed
369
Self or Unrepresented
24.7% guilty · 43.4% dismissed
89
Private Attorney
21.3% guilty · 22.5% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,525 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026