Homicide Sentencing in Clay County

We analyzed 28 convicted Homicide 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.

14.6 years
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (28.5 years)
$2,201
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($858.51)
89.3%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (76.5%)
0.0%
Probation Only
28 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
7.0 years
10.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
15.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$518.00
$518.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$669.00
The average sentence for Homicide in Clay County is 14.6 years. 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) 89.3% 76.5%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 3.6% 3.3%
Probation Only 0.0% 3.1%
Average Sentence 14.6 years 28.5 years
Average Fine $2,201 $858.51
Average Probation 3.7 years 8.3 years
Average Court Costs $2,804 $4,220
Average Restitution (where ordered) $3,384 $10,245

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 24 16.9 years $2,370
County Jail 2 2.3 years $518.00

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 28 convicted Homicide cases in Clay County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 14.6 years. The statewide average is 28.5 years.
78.6% of convicted Homicide defendants in Clay County received a fine, averaging $2,201. Court costs average $2,804 additionally. Restitution averages $3,384 in cases where it is ordered.
Clay County's average sentence of 14.6 years compares to the statewide average of 28.5 years. The prison rate is 89.3% locally vs 76.5% statewide. The average fine is $2,201 locally vs $858.51 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 28 Homicide 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 · 28 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026