Assault Sentencing in Clay County

We analyzed 149 convicted Assault cases in Clay County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Clay County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 7 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$444.39
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($391.68)
31.5%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (24.7%)
7.4%
Probation Only
149 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.0 months
10.1 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.1 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$325.50
$518.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$518.00
The average sentence for Assault in Clay County is 1 year, 7 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Clay County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 31.5% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 47.0% 36.1%
Probation Only 7.4% 27.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 7 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $444.39 $391.68
Average Probation 2.0 years 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $902.28 $859.15
Average Restitution (where ordered) $847.51 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 70 3.7 months $434.60
State Prison Facility 47 4.6 years $518.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Clay County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 3,564 13 days $476.70
Drug Possession 1,897 7.3 months $478.24
Larceny / Theft 1,200 6.6 months $406.99
Battery 1,107 6.5 months $388.16
Resisting Officer 709 5.4 months $412.71

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 149 convicted Assault cases in Clay County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 7 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
65.1% of convicted Assault defendants in Clay County received a fine, averaging $444.39. Court costs average $902.28 additionally. Restitution averages $847.51 in cases where it is ordered.
Clay County's average sentence of 1 year, 7 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 31.5% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $444.39 locally vs $391.68 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 149 Assault cases in Clay County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 149 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026