Burglary Sentencing in Okaloosa County

We analyzed 327 convicted Burglary cases in Okaloosa 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 Okaloosa County judges sentence differently.

1 year
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (2.5 years)
$290.73
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($414.44)
25.4%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (50.1%)
44.0%
Probation Only
327 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

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

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$290.73
$290.73
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$290.73
The average sentence for Burglary in Okaloosa County is 1 year. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Okaloosa County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 25.4% 50.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 9.8% 26.6%
Probation Only 44.0% 18.6%
Average Sentence 1 year 2.5 years
Average Fine $290.73 $414.44
Average Probation 3.1 years 3.1 years
Average Court Costs $618.39 $1,090
Average Restitution (where ordered) $789.45 $10,766

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 82 3.8 years N/A
County Jail 32 9.9 months N/A
Confined to Other Diversionary Facility 1 1 year, 2 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Okaloosa County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 4,403 2.7 months $396.43
Traffic Offense 3,834 9 days $400.14
Larceny / Theft 1,582 2.4 months $104.32
Other 1,409 5.8 months $408.77
Resisting Officer 1,236 1.0 months $216.95

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 327 convicted Burglary cases in Okaloosa County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year. The statewide average is 2.5 years.
0.3% of convicted Burglary defendants in Okaloosa County received a fine, averaging $290.73. Court costs average $618.39 additionally. Restitution averages $789.45 in cases where it is ordered.
Okaloosa County's average sentence of 1 year compares to the statewide average of 2.5 years. The prison rate is 25.4% locally vs 50.1% statewide. The average fine is $290.73 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 327 Burglary cases in Okaloosa 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 · 327 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026