Washington County, Florida

Judicial Circuit 14

2,875
Total Cases
74.1%
Guilty Rate
25.0%
Withheld Rate
0.6%
Dismissal Rate
11.7 months
Avg Sentence

Based on 2,875 criminal cases in Washington County (2023-2025), 74.1% resulted in a guilty finding and 25.0% had adjudication withheld. The dismissal rate is 0.6%. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 11.7 months, with an average fine of $567.48.

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Charges in Washington County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
Drug Possession 726 80.3% 0.1% 8.4 months
Traffic Offense 400 55.5% 0.2% 2.6 months
Battery 297 81.8% 1.3% 10.2 months
Larceny / Theft 259 59.1% 0.0% 8.0 months
Resisting Officer 187 82.4% 0.0% 5.9 months
Other 162 67.3% 1.9% 1 year, 8 months
Trespassing 107 85.0% 0.0% 2.5 months
DUI 91 91.2% 3.3% 3.9 months
Assault 76 71.1% 0.0% 1 year, 1 months
Fraud 60 83.3% 0.0% 7.9 months
Disorderly Conduct 59 55.9% 1.7% 21 days
Weapons Offense 58 86.2% 1.7% 3.1 years
Drug Sale 55 72.7% 0.0% 3.6 years
Criminal Mischief 51 84.3% 2.0% 4.5 months
Burglary 48 85.4% 0.0% 1 year, 11 months
Sex Offense 43 79.1% 0.0% 4.9 years
Child Abuse / Neglect 34 64.7% 0.0% 9.0 months
Perjury 25 64.0% 0.0% 1 year, 9 months
Contempt of Court 23 91.3% 0.0% 3.0 months
Hit and Run 20 55.0% 5.0% 1 year, 2 months
Vehicle Theft 16 81.2% 6.2% 2.1 years
Stolen Property 15 86.7% 0.0% 1 year, 11 months
Stalking 13 61.5% 0.0% 11.2 months
Drug Trafficking 11 100.0% 0.0% 6.6 years

Counsel Analysis

931
Self or Unrepresented
62.0% guilty · 0.4% dismissed
752
Public Defender
82.6% guilty · 0.4% dismissed
134
Private Attorney
66.4% guilty · 1.5% dismissed

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Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 2,875 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026