Okeechobee County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 19
7,003
Total Cases
65.0%
Guilty Rate
24.0%
Withheld Rate
10.3%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 5 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 7,003 criminal cases in Okeechobee County (2023-2025), 65.0% resulted in a guilty finding and 24.0% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 10.3%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 5 months, with an average fine of $1,505.
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Charges in Okeechobee County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,805 | 52.8% | 0.5% | 2.8 months |
| Drug Possession | 1,046 | 75.0% | 8.7% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Other | 803 | 61.0% | 15.7% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Contempt of Court | 451 | 12.2% | 87.1% | 4.0 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 418 | 77.0% | 2.4% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Battery | 387 | 69.3% | 7.2% | 1 year, 4 months |
| DUI | 364 | 98.1% | 0.5% | 2.2 years |
| Resisting Officer | 304 | 77.6% | 3.9% | 7.3 months |
| Trespassing | 202 | 78.2% | 7.4% | 2.5 months |
| Fraud | 128 | 66.4% | 1.6% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Drug Sale | 110 | 84.5% | 0.9% | 3.4 years |
| Criminal Mischief | 100 | 80.0% | 1.0% | 9.9 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 95 | 77.9% | 3.2% | 1.0 months |
| Burglary | 83 | 69.9% | 4.8% | 2.7 years |
| Weapons Offense | 83 | 85.5% | 4.8% | 2.8 years |
| Assault | 78 | 59.0% | 6.4% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Probation Violation | 74 | 86.5% | 6.8% | 3.8 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 69 | 53.6% | 8.7% | 3.7 years |
| Hit and Run | 62 | 67.7% | 0.0% | 6.7 months |
| Sex Offense | 57 | 86.0% | 7.0% | 4.4 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 41 | 97.6% | 2.4% | 5.6 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 39 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| Perjury | 39 | 79.5% | 5.1% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Forgery | 34 | 61.8% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Stolen Property | 29 | 82.8% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| Vehicle Theft | 25 | 84.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| Stalking | 21 | 71.4% | 0.0% | 0 year, 12 months |
| Robbery | 13 | 92.3% | 0.0% | 5.0 years |
| Homicide | 12 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 17.4 years |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 10 | 70.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
Counsel Analysis
2,487
Public Defender
75.0% guilty · 4.0% dismissed
1,237
Self or Unrepresented
48.1% guilty · 3.6% dismissed
595
Private Attorney
62.5% guilty · 4.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 7,003 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026