Burglary Sentencing in Walton County

We analyzed 179 convicted Burglary cases in Walton 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 Walton County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 4 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (2.5 years)
$343.24
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($414.44)
44.1%
Prison Rate
Below statewide (50.1%)
17.9%
Probation Only
179 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
9.1 months
1 year, 3 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.5 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$342.86
$342.86
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$342.86
The average sentence for Burglary in Walton County is 1 year, 4 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Walton County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 44.1% 50.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 35.2% 26.6%
Probation Only 17.9% 18.6%
Average Sentence 1 year, 4 months 2.5 years
Average Fine $343.24 $414.44
Average Probation 3.2 years 3.1 years
Average Court Costs $765.64 $1,090
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,322 $10,766

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 81 2.5 years $238.04
County Jail 63 8.1 months $310.51

Other Charges Sentenced in Walton County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,873 21 days $125.55
Other 1,291 3.6 months $693.05
Drug Possession 1,216 5.5 months $529.10
DUI 596 29 days $1,197
Larceny / Theft 477 7.2 months $232.95

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 179 convicted Burglary cases in Walton County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months. The statewide average is 2.5 years.
65.4% of convicted Burglary defendants in Walton County received a fine, averaging $343.24. Court costs average $765.64 additionally. Restitution averages $1,322 in cases where it is ordered.
Walton County's average sentence of 1 year, 4 months compares to the statewide average of 2.5 years. The prison rate is 44.1% locally vs 50.1% statewide. The average fine is $343.24 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 179 Burglary cases in Walton 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 · 179 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026