Drug Possession Sentencing in Santa Rosa County

We analyzed 3,323 convicted Drug Possession 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.

6.6 months
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (7.0 months)
$820.72
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($542.73)
10.9%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (13.1%)
25.0%
Probation Only
3,323 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
3.0 months
6.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
0 year, 12 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100.00
$200.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$200.00
The average sentence for Drug Possession in Santa Rosa County is 6.6 months. 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) 10.9% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 49.9% 50.7%
Probation Only 25.0% 15.1%
Average Sentence 6.6 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $820.72 $542.73
Average Probation 1 year, 9 months 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $659.82 $720.98

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 1,684 6.3 months $850.05
State Prison Facility 336 2.8 years $1,073

Other Charges Sentenced in Santa Rosa County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 4,377 23 days $124.77
Larceny / Theft 1,470 6.0 months $119.68
DUI 1,098 20 days $905.51
Other 984 1 year, 1 months $1,265
Battery 889 10.9 months $136.65

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 3,323 convicted Drug Possession cases in Santa Rosa County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 6.6 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
33.3% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Santa Rosa County received a fine, averaging $820.72. Court costs average $659.82 additionally.
Santa Rosa County's average sentence of 6.6 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 10.9% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $820.72 locally vs $542.73 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 3,323 Drug Possession 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 · 3,323 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026