Walton County, Florida
Judicial Circuit 1
11,148
Total Cases
58.3%
Guilty Rate
12.2%
Withheld Rate
9.0%
Dismissal Rate
1 year, 6 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 11,148 criminal cases in Walton County (2023-2025), 58.3% resulted in a guilty finding and 12.2% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 9.0%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 6 months, with an average fine of $734.28.
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Charges in Walton County
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,123 | 47.4% | 2.0% | 2.6 months |
| Other | 2,407 | 47.7% | 20.8% | 2.0 years |
| Drug Possession | 1,336 | 72.1% | 5.9% | 11.7 months |
| DUI | 620 | 95.6% | 3.4% | 2.2 months |
| Larceny / Theft | 555 | 69.5% | 4.1% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Battery | 524 | 52.7% | 7.4% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Resisting Officer | 400 | 61.5% | 7.5% | 6.5 months |
| Sex Offense | 230 | 70.0% | 15.7% | 7.9 years |
| Burglary | 225 | 71.1% | 14.2% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Trespassing | 206 | 76.7% | 3.9% | 2.9 months |
| Criminal Mischief | 163 | 62.0% | 5.5% | 9.1 months |
| Fraud | 162 | 57.4% | 9.3% | 10.0 months |
| Hit and Run | 151 | 43.0% | 6.6% | 7.0 months |
| Disorderly Conduct | 130 | 50.0% | 3.8% | 1.3 months |
| Assault | 122 | 41.0% | 18.9% | 2.5 years |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 118 | 35.6% | 21.2% | 3.3 years |
| Contempt of Court | 117 | 82.9% | 5.1% | 4.4 months |
| Weapons Offense | 105 | 80.0% | 12.4% | 2.7 years |
| Intimidation / Threats | 72 | 86.1% | 8.3% | 4.8 years |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 70 | 81.4% | 11.4% | 1 year, 4 months |
| Vehicle Theft | 70 | 74.3% | 12.9% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Drug Trafficking | 42 | 78.6% | 21.4% | 6.1 years |
| Forgery | 40 | 52.5% | 12.5% | 10.9 months |
| Stolen Property | 28 | 60.7% | 39.3% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Homicide | 20 | 75.0% | 15.0% | 17.3 years |
| Stalking | 19 | 63.2% | 10.5% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Drug Sale | 17 | 64.7% | 23.5% | 3.2 years |
| Perjury | 17 | 64.7% | 11.8% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Probation Violation | 15 | 93.3% | 0.0% | 4.1 months |
| Kidnapping | 13 | 30.8% | 15.4% | 2.2 years |
| Robbery | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% | 3.6 years |
Counsel Analysis
3,315
Public Defender
73.5% guilty · 5.0% dismissed
2,466
Self or Unrepresented
30.8% guilty · 1.5% dismissed
1,041
Private Attorney
46.9% guilty · 3.7% dismissed
14
Conflict Counsel
85.7% guilty · 7.1% dismissed
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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 11,148 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026