Stolen Property Sentencing in Bay County
105 convicted cases (2023-2025) · Bay County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
We analyzed 105 convicted Stolen Property cases in Bay 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 Bay County judges sentence differently.
Figures cover 105 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025 in this view, so multi-year figures are shown.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2023-2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences in Bay County run 1 year, 5 months to 3.0 years; the median is 2.0 years.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 105 convicted cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Fine Range (Cases With Fines)
Exhibit · Fine range, cases with fines (2023-2025)
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
| Outcome | Bay County | Florida (Statewide) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 49.5% | 39.2% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 7.6% | 28.4% |
| Probation Only | 42.9% | 22.2% |
| Average Sentence | 1 year, 3 months | 1 year, 7 months |
| Average Fine | $648 | $320 |
| Average Probation | 3.3 years | 3.7 years |
| Average Court Costs | $1,615 | $829 |
| Average Restitution (where ordered) | $2,013 | $7,834 |
Sentence Confinement Types (2023-2025)
| Confinement Type | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 52 | 2.6 years | $682 |
| County Jail | 8 | 5.5 months | $348 |
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends, all Stolen Property cases in Bay County
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 91.9% | 2.7% | 2.6 years |
| 2024 | 50 | 80.0% | 10.0% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 28 | 85.7% | 7.1% | 1 year, 12 months |
Trend rows cover all Stolen Property cases in Bay County by disposition year; the sentencing figures above cover convicted cases in the 2023-2025 window.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Stolen Property charge in Bay County makes it in front of a judge. Of 78 prosecutor decisions on Stolen Property charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.1% — below the 37.3% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
See the complete picture for this charge: Stolen Property outcomes in Bay County — dismissal rates, counsel analysis, and year-over-year trends.
Other Charges Sentenced in Bay County (2023-2025)
| Charge | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 8,710 | 5.5 months | $481 |
| Traffic Offense | 6,849 | 21 days | $316 |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,059 | 5.5 months | $385 |
| Other | 2,644 | 6.9 months | $369 |
| Battery | 2,457 | 7.6 months | $521 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for Stolen Property in Bay County?
Based on 105 convicted Stolen Property cases in Bay County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 3 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 7 months.
How much are fines for Stolen Property in Bay County?
54.3% of convicted Stolen Property defendants in Bay County received a fine, averaging $648. Court costs average $1,615 additionally. Restitution averages $2,013 in cases where it is ordered.
How does Bay County compare to statewide sentencing for Stolen Property?
Bay County's average sentence of 1 year, 3 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 7 months. The prison rate is 49.5% locally vs 39.2% statewide. The average fine is $648 locally vs $320 statewide.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Stolen Property Sentencing in Bay County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 105 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/stolen-property/bay
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: September 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 105 Stolen Property cases in Bay 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 · 105 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated September 2026