Santa Rosa County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 1
18,762
Total Cases
71.1%
Guilty Rate
17.4%
Withheld Rate
1.6%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 7 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 18,762 criminal cases in Santa Rosa County (2023-2025), 71.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 17.4% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 1.6%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 7 months, with an average fine of $892.99.
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Charges in Santa Rosa County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 4,733 | 67.7% | 2.5% | 5.3 months |
| Drug Possession | 3,645 | 71.8% | 0.5% | 10.9 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,802 | 65.0% | 0.3% | 11.7 months |
| Other | 1,238 | 63.4% | 3.6% | 2.3 years |
| Battery | 1,180 | 58.2% | 0.7% | 1 year, 7 months |
| DUI | 1,142 | 96.0% | 1.5% | 3.6 months |
| Resisting Officer | 890 | 73.5% | 1.0% | 8.7 months |
| Sex Offense | 482 | 81.7% | 9.1% | 9.2 years |
| Trespassing | 482 | 83.8% | 0.0% | 3.3 months |
| Fraud | 469 | 75.1% | 0.6% | 11.1 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 359 | 64.6% | 0.8% | 1 year, 1 months |
| Assault | 277 | 67.1% | 0.4% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Hit and Run | 238 | 60.1% | 2.5% | 5.3 months |
| Burglary | 233 | 85.0% | 0.4% | 3.5 years |
| Contempt of Court | 233 | 75.5% | 1.3% | 5.9 months |
| Weapons Offense | 213 | 78.4% | 0.9% | 2.9 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 191 | 62.3% | 1.6% | 2.2 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 154 | 88.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 136 | 55.1% | 0.0% | 3.4 years |
| Drug Trafficking | 106 | 96.2% | 1.9% | 6.3 years |
| Probation Violation | 103 | 87.4% | 0.0% | 4.9 months |
| Forgery | 79 | 75.9% | 0.0% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Stalking | 72 | 55.6% | 1.4% | 2.2 years |
| Drug Sale | 64 | 84.4% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 59 | 83.1% | 1.7% | 3.9 years |
| Perjury | 52 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 8.5 months |
| Stolen Property | 51 | 96.1% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| Homicide | 22 | 81.8% | 4.5% | 20.2 years |
| Kidnapping | 17 | 76.5% | 0.0% | 6.9 years |
| Arson | 14 | 57.1% | 0.0% | 3.2 years |
| Robbery | 11 | 72.7% | 9.1% | 8.7 years |
Counsel Analysis
5,738
Public Defender
78.1% guilty · 0.6% dismissed
4,186
Self or Unrepresented
61.9% guilty · 2.9% dismissed
1,797
Private Attorney
49.1% guilty · 1.5% dismissed
11
Conflict Counsel
72.7% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 18,762 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026