Forgery Sentencing in Sumter County

We analyzed 81 convicted Forgery cases in Sumter 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 Sumter County judges sentence differently.

1 year
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (9.3 months)
$948.44
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($517.18)
33.3%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (22.6%)
14.8%
Probation Only
81 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

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

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$450.00
$675.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$1,038
The average sentence for Forgery in Sumter County is 1 year. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Sumter County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 33.3% 22.6%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 44.4% 31.9%
Probation Only 14.8% 34.7%
Average Sentence 1 year 9.3 months
Average Fine $948.44 $517.18
Average Probation 1 year, 9 months 2.8 years
Average Court Costs $1,149 $775.18
Average Restitution (where ordered) $2,074 $8,296

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 36 8.1 months $757.14
State Prison Facility 27 2.1 years $2,775

Other Charges Sentenced in Sumter County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 3,790 7.3 months $596.22
Traffic Offense 3,066 29 days $178.34
Other 936 1 year, 4 months $422.74
Larceny / Theft 893 8.2 months $381.34
Battery 878 10.7 months $503.93

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 81 convicted Forgery cases in Sumter County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year. The statewide average is 9.3 months.
39.5% of convicted Forgery defendants in Sumter County received a fine, averaging $948.44. Court costs average $1,149 additionally. Restitution averages $2,074 in cases where it is ordered.
Sumter County's average sentence of 1 year compares to the statewide average of 9.3 months. The prison rate is 33.3% locally vs 22.6% statewide. The average fine is $948.44 locally vs $517.18 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 81 Forgery cases in Sumter 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 · 81 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026