Battery Sentencing in Washington County

We analyzed 292 convicted Battery cases in Washington 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 Washington County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Battery in Washington County is 6.2 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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6.2 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (9.0 months)
$243
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($311)
13.4%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (14.0%)
37.3%
Probation Only
292 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.0 months
2.7 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
0 year, 12 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$73
$73
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$90

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Washington County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 13.4% 14.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 47.6% 43.6%
Probation Only 37.3% 28.3%
Average Sentence 6.2 months 9.0 months
Average Fine $243 $311
Average Probation 2.0 years 1 year, 10 months
Average Court Costs $740 $861
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,477 $3,366

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 140 2.9 months $136
State Prison Facility 38 3.1 years $824

Other Charges Sentenced in Washington County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 725 5.4 months $800
Traffic Offense 398 1.1 months $192
Larceny / Theft 259 3.9 months $296
Resisting Officer 187 4.5 months $279
Other 158 10.8 months $497

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 292 convicted Battery cases in Washington County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 6.2 months. The statewide average is 9.0 months.
90.1% of convicted Battery defendants in Washington County received a fine, averaging $243. Court costs average $740 additionally. Restitution averages $1,477 in cases where it is ordered.
Washington County's average sentence of 6.2 months compares to the statewide average of 9.0 months. The prison rate is 13.4% locally vs 14.0% statewide. The average fine is $243 locally vs $311 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 292 Battery cases in Washington 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 · 292 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026