Forgery Sentencing in Suwannee County

We analyzed 29 convicted Forgery cases in Suwannee 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 Suwannee County judges sentence differently.

1 year, 1 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (9.3 months)
$12,800
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($517.18)
44.8%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (22.6%)
24.1%
Probation Only
29 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1 year, 4 months
2.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$425.00
$500.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$12,875
The average sentence for Forgery in Suwannee County is 1 year, 1 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Suwannee County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 44.8% 22.6%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 10.3% 31.9%
Probation Only 24.1% 34.7%
Average Sentence 1 year, 1 months 9.3 months
Average Fine $12,800 $517.18
Average Probation 5.0 years 2.8 years
Average Court Costs $1,286 $775.18
Average Restitution (where ordered) $360.66 $8,296

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 13 2.5 years $16,833
County Jail 3 2.0 months $100.00

Other Charges Sentenced in Suwannee County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 1,042 13 days $398.96
Drug Possession 571 9.8 months $1,743
Larceny / Theft 201 9.7 months $387.56
Resisting Officer 149 6.8 months $510.00
DUI 117 15 days $1,046

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 29 convicted Forgery cases in Suwannee County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 1 months. The statewide average is 9.3 months.
13.8% of convicted Forgery defendants in Suwannee County received a fine, averaging $12,800. Court costs average $1,286 additionally. Restitution averages $360.66 in cases where it is ordered.
Suwannee County's average sentence of 1 year, 1 months compares to the statewide average of 9.3 months. The prison rate is 44.8% locally vs 22.6% statewide. The average fine is $12,800 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 29 Forgery cases in Suwannee 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 · 29 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026