Burglary Sentencing in Bay County

We analyzed 756 convicted Burglary cases in Bay 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 Bay County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 9 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (2.5 years)

$685.98

Average Fine

Above statewide avg ($414.44)

57.5%

Prison Rate

Above statewide (50.1%)

39.3%

Probation Only

756 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1 year, 6 months

2.7 years

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

3.5 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$628.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$628.00

The average sentence for Burglary in Bay County is 1 year, 9 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Bay County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	57.5%	50.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	2.8%	26.6%
Probation Only	39.3%	18.6%
Average Sentence	1 year, 9 months	2.5 years
Average Fine	$685.98	$414.44
Average Probation	3.7 years	3.1 years
Average Court Costs	$1,687	$1,090
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$2,398	$10,766

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	424	3.1 years	$678.69
County Jail	32	1 year	$628.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Bay County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Drug Possession	8,741	5.2 months	$481.69
Traffic Offense	6,844	20 days	$313.92
Larceny / Theft	3,058	5.3 months	$384.06
Other	2,646	6.6 months	$369.54
Battery	2,466	7.2 months	$521.29

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 756 convicted Burglary cases in Bay County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 9 months. The statewide average is 2.5 years.

46.4% of convicted Burglary defendants in Bay County received a fine, averaging $685.98. Court costs average $1,687 additionally. Restitution averages $2,398 in cases where it is ordered.

Bay County's average sentence of 1 year, 9 months compares to the statewide average of 2.5 years. The prison rate is 57.5% locally vs 50.1% statewide. The average fine is $685.98 locally vs $414.44 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 756 Burglary cases in Bay 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 · 756 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026