Drug Possession Sentencing in Walton County

We analyzed 1,216 convicted Drug Possession 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.

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5.5 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (7.0 months)

$529

Average Fine

Near statewide avg ($543)

8.6%

Prison Rate

Near statewide (13.1%)

28.5%

Probation Only

1,216 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

6.1 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

0 year, 12 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$343

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$343

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Walton County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	8.6%	13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	38.1%	50.7%
Probation Only	28.5%	15.1%
Average Sentence	5.5 months	7.0 months
Average Fine	$529	$543
Average Probation	2.2 years	1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs	$777	$721
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$1,622	$1,336

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	463	6.3 months	$261
State Prison Facility	105	2.9 years	$1,738

Other Charges Sentenced in Walton County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Traffic Offense	1,873	21 days	$126
Other	1,291	3.6 months	$693
DUI	596	29 days	$1,197
Larceny / Theft	477	7.2 months	$233
Battery	376	10.4 months	$311

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 1,216 convicted Drug Possession cases in Walton County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 5.5 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.

53.3% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Walton County received a fine, averaging $529. Court costs average $777 additionally. Restitution averages $1,622 in cases where it is ordered.

Walton County's average sentence of 5.5 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 8.6% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $529 locally vs $543 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 1,216 Drug Possession 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 · 1,216 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026