Burglary Sentencing in Santa Rosa County

We analyzed 220 convicted Burglary cases in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County judges sentence differently.

3.0 years
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (2.5 years)
$263.00
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($414.44)
66.4%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (50.1%)
13.2%
Probation Only
220 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1 year, 3 months
3.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
5.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$200.00
$200.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$200.00
The average sentence for Burglary in Santa Rosa County is 3.0 years. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Santa Rosa County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 66.4% 50.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 19.5% 26.6%
Probation Only 13.2% 18.6%
Average Sentence 3.0 years 2.5 years
Average Fine $263.00 $414.44
Average Probation 3.2 years 3.1 years
Average Court Costs $734.23 $1,090

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 143 4.4 years $137.20
County Jail 46 8.5 months $104.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Santa Rosa County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 4,377 23 days $124.77
Drug Possession 3,323 6.6 months $820.72
Larceny / Theft 1,470 6.0 months $119.68
DUI 1,098 20 days $905.51
Other 984 1 year, 1 months $1,265

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 220 convicted Burglary cases in Santa Rosa County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.0 years. The statewide average is 2.5 years.
28.2% of convicted Burglary defendants in Santa Rosa County received a fine, averaging $263.00. Court costs average $734.23 additionally.
Santa Rosa County's average sentence of 3.0 years compares to the statewide average of 2.5 years. The prison rate is 66.4% locally vs 50.1% statewide. The average fine is $263.00 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 220 Burglary cases in Santa Rosa 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 · 220 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026