Forgery Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 4,374 convicted Forgery cases across Florida (2023-2025) to show what sentences judges actually impose — including average sentence length, fines, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation.

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9.3 months
Average Sentence
4,374 convicted cases
$517
Average Fine
14.3% received a fine
22.6%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
34.7%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
3.0 months
10.1 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$150
$343
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$518

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 990 22.6%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 1,396 31.9%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 1,517 34.7%
Fined 625 14.3%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Felony 3,846 10.3 months $565 25.1% 31.5% 2.8 years
Misdemeanor 299 8 days $224 0.0% 27.4% 11.1 months
NULL 229 5.0 months $453 10.9% 44.5% 2.6 years

Sentencing by County

Counties with 20+ convicted Forgery cases. Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Hillsborough 515 9.1 months $6,150 20.2% 33.2%
Miami-Dade 217 11.3 months $451 17.1% 31.3%
Manatee 213 1 year, 7 months $548 33.8% 11.7%
Duval 204 7.6 months $96 16.7% 37.3%
Marion 189 1 year $205 32.3% 40.2%
Broward 177 4.8 months $0 12.4% 23.2%
Sarasota 158 7.1 months $660 16.5% 29.1%
Pasco 157 10.6 months $152 24.2% 35.7%
Volusia 156 11.1 months $0 32.7% 34.0%
Bay 154 7.0 months $652 22.1% 13.0%
Leon 151 7.3 months $0 16.6% 62.9%
Escambia 140 6.0 months $508 12.9% 17.9%
Polk 115 11.9 months $201 33.0% 28.7%
Highlands 99 11.6 months $896 27.3% 34.3%
Lake 98 6.8 months $285 12.2% 48.0%
Palm Beach 98 9.0 months $0 21.4% 65.3%
St. Lucie 94 8.4 months $420 20.2% 38.3%
Indian River 89 9.4 months $417 33.7% 20.2%
Orange 88 7.9 months $354 19.3% 54.5%
Martin 87 1 year, 2 months $500 49.4% 16.1%
Sumter 81 1 year $948 33.3% 44.4%
Nassau 78 4.6 months $0 19.2% 16.7%
Santa Rosa 75 8.3 months $230 17.3% 28.0%
Hendry 71 4.4 months $375 18.3% 7.0%
Okaloosa 69 3.6 months $205 10.1% 1.4%
Alachua 60 1 year, 1 months $168 35.0% 21.7%
Hernando 60 1 year, 2 months $401 45.0% 45.0%
Pinellas 59 9.0 months $139 25.4% 42.4%
Seminole 58 5.3 months $100 12.1% 17.2%
Lee 55 9.2 months $0 10.9% 52.7%
Monroe 46 4.7 months $0 26.1% 17.4%
Okeechobee 34 0 year, 12 months $1,583 29.4% 17.6%
Walton 32 6.2 months $369 12.5% 43.8%
Osceola 31 3.2 months $40 3.2% 93.5%
Suwannee 29 1 year, 1 months $12,800 44.8% 10.3%
Clay 27 2.4 months $518 7.4% 85.2%
Columbia 25 1.8 months $440 8.0% 4.0%
Taylor 24 2.7 months $500 16.7% 0.0%
Charlotte 23 5.5 months $361 17.4% 39.1%
Calhoun 20 21 days $600 5.0% 0.0%

Facing Forgery Charges in Florida?

The average sentence is 9.3 months, but outcomes depend on your specific circumstances. A defense attorney can review your case and fight for the best possible result. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 4,374 convicted Forgery cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 9.3 months. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 10.1 months. 22.6% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
14.3% of convicted Forgery defendants received a fine, with an average of $517. The median fine is $343. Court costs average $775 on top of fines.
22.6% of convicted Forgery defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 31.9% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 34.7% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.

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 4,374 Forgery cases 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. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 4,374 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026