Stolen Property Sentencing in Bay County

We analyzed 106 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.

The average sentence for Stolen Property in Bay County is 1 year, 2 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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1 year, 2 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1 year, 7 months)
$648
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($316)
44.3%
Prison Rate
Above statewide (38.0%)
48.1%
Probation Only
106 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1 year, 6 months
2.0 years
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
3.0 years

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$628
$628
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$628

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Bay County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 44.3% 38.0%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 7.5% 28.1%
Probation Only 48.1% 23.8%
Average Sentence 1 year, 2 months 1 year, 7 months
Average Fine $648 $316
Average Probation 3.3 years 3.6 years
Average Court Costs $1,591 $740
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,996 $7,816

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
State Prison Facility 47 2.6 years $695
County Jail 8 5.5 months $348

Other Charges Sentenced in Bay County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Drug Possession 8,741 5.2 months $482
Traffic Offense 6,844 20 days $314
Larceny / Theft 3,058 5.3 months $384
Other 2,646 6.6 months $370
Battery 2,466 7.2 months $521

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 106 convicted Stolen Property cases in Bay County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 2 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 7 months.
54.7% of convicted Stolen Property defendants in Bay County received a fine, averaging $648. Court costs average $1,591 additionally. Restitution averages $1,996 in cases where it is ordered.
Bay County's average sentence of 1 year, 2 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 7 months. The prison rate is 44.3% locally vs 38.0% statewide. The average fine is $648 locally vs $316 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 106 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 · 106 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026