Other Sentencing in Palm Beach County

We analyzed 2,291 convicted Other cases in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County judges sentence differently.

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1 year, 1 months
Average Sentence
Above statewide avg (9.5 months)
$326
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($499)
26.6%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (16.9%)
7.0%
Probation Only
2,291 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
22 days
6.1 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$27
$250
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$250

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Palm Beach County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 26.6% 16.9%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 45.4% 22.9%
Probation Only 7.0% 14.1%
Average Sentence 1 year, 1 months 9.5 months
Average Fine $326 $499
Average Probation 2.2 years 2.5 years
Average Court Costs $245 $572
Average Restitution (where ordered) $4,920 $57,017

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 1,040 3.2 months $1,375
State Prison Facility 611 3.9 years N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Palm Beach County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 25,007 7 days $262
Drug Possession 8,098 5.3 months $7,609
Larceny / Theft 6,874 5.9 months $102
Trespassing 5,109 1.3 months $536
DUI 4,808 1.0 months $1,057

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 2,291 convicted Other cases in Palm Beach County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 1 months. The statewide average is 9.5 months.
3.9% of convicted Other defendants in Palm Beach County received a fine, averaging $326. Court costs average $245 additionally. Restitution averages $4,920 in cases where it is ordered.
Palm Beach County's average sentence of 1 year, 1 months compares to the statewide average of 9.5 months. The prison rate is 26.6% locally vs 16.9% statewide. The average fine is $326 locally vs $499 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 2,291 Other cases in Palm Beach 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 · 2,291 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026