DUI Sentencing in Clay County

We analyzed 542 convicted DUI cases in Clay 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 Clay County judges sentence differently.

1.2 months
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (1.3 months)
$1,520
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($1,058)
1.1%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (1.0%)
36.5%
Probation Only
542 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2 days
9 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$981.00
$1,481
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,506
The average sentence for DUI in Clay County is 1.2 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Clay County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 1.1% 1.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 51.5% 37.6%
Probation Only 36.5% 51.2%
Average Sentence 1.2 months 1.3 months
Average Fine $1,520 $1,058
Average Probation 11.4 months 1 year
Average Court Costs $1,634 $792.55
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,478 $6,224

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 279 1.6 months $1,461
State Prison Facility 6 2.7 years $1,712

Other Charges Sentenced in Clay County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 3,564 13 days $476.70
Drug Possession 1,897 7.3 months $478.24
Larceny / Theft 1,200 6.6 months $406.99
Battery 1,107 6.5 months $388.16
Resisting Officer 709 5.4 months $412.71

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 542 convicted DUI cases in Clay County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1.2 months. The statewide average is 1.3 months.
87.5% of convicted DUI defendants in Clay County received a fine, averaging $1,520. Court costs average $1,634 additionally. Restitution averages $1,478 in cases where it is ordered.
Clay County's average sentence of 1.2 months compares to the statewide average of 1.3 months. The prison rate is 1.1% locally vs 1.0% statewide. The average fine is $1,520 locally vs $1,058 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 542 DUI cases in Clay 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 · 542 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026