Fraud Sentencing in Washington County

We analyzed 60 convicted Fraud cases in Washington 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 Washington County judges sentence differently.

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3.3 months

Average Sentence

Below statewide avg (9.0 months)

$341

Average Fine

Below statewide avg ($563)

8.3%

Prison Rate

Below statewide (18.3%)

46.7%

Probation Only

60 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile

1.1 months

3.0 months

Lighter Median Heavier

75th Percentile

7.1 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile

$73

Lower Median Higher

75th Percentile

$536

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome	Washington County	Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year)	8.3%	18.3%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days)	33.3%	38.1%
Probation Only	46.7%	24.6%
Average Sentence	3.3 months	9.0 months
Average Fine	$341	$563
Average Probation	3.5 years	3.2 years
Average Court Costs	$801	$833
Average Restitution (where ordered)	$7,244	$45,109

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type	Cases	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
County Jail	20	2.8 months	$235
State Prison Facility	5	2.3 years	$866

Other Charges Sentenced in Washington County

Charge	Convicted	Avg Sentence	Avg Fine
Drug Possession	725	5.4 months	$800
Traffic Offense	398	1.1 months	$192
Battery	292	6.2 months	$243
Larceny / Theft	259	3.9 months	$296
Resisting Officer	187	4.5 months	$279

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 60 convicted Fraud cases in Washington County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 3.3 months. The statewide average is 9.0 months.

35.0% of convicted Fraud defendants in Washington County received a fine, averaging $341. Court costs average $801 additionally. Restitution averages $7,244 in cases where it is ordered.

Washington County's average sentence of 3.3 months compares to the statewide average of 9.0 months. The prison rate is 8.3% locally vs 18.3% statewide. The average fine is $341 locally vs $563 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 60 Fraud cases in Washington 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 · 60 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026