Assault Sentencing in Walton County

We analyzed 81 convicted Assault cases in Walton 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 Walton County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 5 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (1 year, 1 months)
$350.82
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($391.68)
18.5%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (24.7%)
33.3%
Probation Only
81 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2.0 months
0 year, 12 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$342.86
$342.86
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$342.86
The average sentence for Assault in Walton County is 1 year, 5 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Walton County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 18.5% 24.7%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 37.0% 36.1%
Probation Only 33.3% 27.4%
Average Sentence 1 year, 5 months 1 year, 1 months
Average Fine $350.82 $391.68
Average Probation 1 year, 11 months 2.4 years
Average Court Costs $620.39 $859.15
Average Restitution (where ordered) $750.00 $2,964

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 30 5.7 months $240.68
State Prison Facility 15 6.7 years $301.55

Other Charges Sentenced in Walton County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,873 21 days $125.55
Other 1,291 3.6 months $693.05
Drug Possession 1,216 5.5 months $529.10
DUI 596 29 days $1,197
Larceny / Theft 477 7.2 months $232.95

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 81 convicted Assault cases in Walton County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 5 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 1 months.
42.0% of convicted Assault defendants in Walton County received a fine, averaging $350.82. Court costs average $620.39 additionally. Restitution averages $750.00 in cases where it is ordered.
Walton County's average sentence of 1 year, 5 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 1 months. The prison rate is 18.5% locally vs 24.7% statewide. The average fine is $350.82 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 81 Assault cases in Walton 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 · 81 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026