Burglary Sentencing in Clay County

We analyzed 186 convicted Burglary 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.

3.2 years

Average Sentence

Above statewide avg (2.5 years)

$563.39

Average Fine

Above statewide avg ($414.44)

63.4%

Prison Rate

Above statewide (50.1%)

0.5%

Probation Only

186 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

8.1 months

1 year, 12 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

4.6 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$518.00

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$518.00

The average sentence for Burglary in Clay County is 3.2 years. 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)	63.4%	50.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	35.5%	26.6%
Probation Only	0.5%	18.6%
Average Sentence	3.2 years	2.5 years
Average Fine	$563.39	$414.44
Average Probation	2.6 years	3.1 years
Average Court Costs	$1,883	$1,090
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$3,200	$10,766

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
State Prison Facility	112	4.8 years	$592.42
County Jail	71	8.7 months	$518.00
Confined to Other Diversionary Facility	1	5.0 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 186 convicted Burglary cases in Clay County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.2 years. The statewide average is 2.5 years.

75.8% of convicted Burglary defendants in Clay County received a fine, averaging $563.39. Court costs average $1,883 additionally. Restitution averages $3,200 in cases where it is ordered.

Clay County's average sentence of 3.2 years compares to the statewide average of 2.5 years. The prison rate is 63.4% locally vs 50.1% statewide. The average fine is $563.39 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 186 Burglary 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 · 186 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026