Disorderly Conduct in Florida
17,176
Total Cases
58.7%
Guilty Rate
2.1%
Dismissal Rate
28.3%
Withheld Rate
1.1 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 17,176 Disorderly Conduct cases across 62 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 58.7% with a 2.1% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 28.3% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1.1 months, with an average fine of $240.01.
Disorderly Conduct by County
| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 1,957 | 74.2% | 22.9% | 0.7% | 24 days |
| Volusia | 1,360 | 48.7% | 42.5% | 2.4% | 18 days |
| Bay | 1,152 | 62.3% | 17.8% | 1.0% | 25 days |
| Palm Beach | 996 | 47.7% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 25 days |
| Pasco | 906 | 48.3% | 46.7% | 1.1% | 1.1 months |
| Polk | 839 | 52.1% | 41.1% | 0.6% | 1.5 months |
| Duval | 821 | 60.8% | 36.4% | 0.1% | 12 days |
| Hillsborough | 778 | 54.0% | 26.2% | 3.9% | 1.3 months |
| Miami-Dade | 647 | 27.2% | 35.4% | 8.8% | 1.7 months |
| Seminole | 501 | 58.3% | 23.6% | 2.8% | 1.0 months |
| Escambia | 416 | 62.5% | 20.0% | 11.8% | 1.4 months |
| Broward | 405 | 35.6% | 57.5% | 1.7% | 1.4 months |
| St. Johns | 379 | 54.4% | 29.8% | 4.0% | 29 days |
| Sarasota | 378 | 59.3% | 21.2% | 2.4% | 1.1 months |
| Monroe | 372 | 61.8% | 29.3% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| Lee | 370 | 87.0% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 1.2 months |
| Leon | 326 | 28.5% | 42.0% | 2.1% | 26 days |
| Clay | 274 | 47.1% | 47.8% | 0.0% | 17 days |
| Martin | 267 | 69.3% | 27.0% | 3.4% | 1.6 months |
| Okaloosa | 235 | 53.6% | 27.2% | 0.9% | 1.1 months |
| Indian River | 233 | 83.7% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 9.1 months |
| Orange | 194 | 42.8% | 38.1% | 4.1% | 13 days |
| Santa Rosa | 191 | 62.3% | 18.3% | 1.6% | 2.2 months |
| Putnam | 190 | 83.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 27 days |
| Lake | 187 | 73.8% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 28 days |
| Nassau | 187 | 64.7% | 34.8% | 0.0% | 25 days |
| Brevard | 166 | 57.8% | 34.3% | 0.6% | 25 days |
| Collier | 159 | 62.3% | 28.3% | 0.6% | 1.5 months |
| Marion | 154 | 67.5% | 25.3% | 0.0% | 1.1 months |
| St. Lucie | 146 | 76.7% | 12.3% | 6.2% | 1.4 months |
| Charlotte | 139 | 86.3% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
| Walton | 130 | 50.0% | 31.5% | 3.8% | 1.3 months |
| Holmes | 121 | 64.5% | 35.5% | 0.0% | 2.4 months |
| Highlands | 111 | 80.2% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 1.6 months |
| Alachua | 106 | 50.0% | 29.2% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| Jackson | 103 | 69.9% | 30.1% | 0.0% | 2.1 months |
| Okeechobee | 95 | 77.9% | 17.9% | 3.2% | 1.0 months |
| Baker | 93 | 76.3% | 16.1% | 0.0% | 1.1 months |
| Citrus | 87 | 72.4% | 14.9% | 1.1% | 28 days |
| Hernando | 87 | 71.3% | 20.7% | 2.3% | 25 days |
| Desoto | 86 | 75.6% | 22.1% | 1.2% | 19 days |
| Franklin | 77 | 63.6% | 13.0% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
| Madison | 68 | 77.9% | 14.7% | 5.9% | 11 days |
| Manatee | 67 | 40.3% | 35.8% | 11.9% | 2.0 months |
| Wakulla | 60 | 51.7% | 41.7% | 5.0% | 25 days |
| Washington | 59 | 55.9% | 42.4% | 1.7% | 21 days |
| Sumter | 51 | 54.9% | 31.4% | 0.0% | 27 days |
| Hardee | 50 | 80.0% | 10.0% | 6.0% | 1.7 months |
| Gulf | 46 | 91.3% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 1.5 months |
| Columbia | 45 | 66.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 24 days |
| Suwannee | 41 | 87.8% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 26 days |
| Bradford | 40 | 72.5% | 27.5% | 0.0% | 1.1 months |
| Osceola | 37 | 56.8% | 29.7% | 5.4% | 1.1 months |
| Levy | 33 | 97.0% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 28 days |
| Taylor | 30 | 83.3% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 1.9 months |
| Hendry | 27 | 63.0% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| Calhoun | 21 | 28.6% | 71.4% | 0.0% | 14 days |
| Gadsden | 19 | 57.9% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 0 days |
| Gilchrist | 19 | 52.6% | 21.1% | 0.0% | 1.0 months |
| Jefferson | 17 | 64.7% | 29.4% | 5.9% | 23 days |
| Union | 13 | 92.3% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
| Dixie | 12 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 1.0 months |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,793 | 59.9% | 2.3% | 1.3 months |
| 2024 | 5,701 | 58.4% | 2.1% | 1.1 months |
| 2025 | 5,667 | 57.7% | 2.0% | 1.0 months |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct is 58.7% based on 17,176 cases from 62 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Disorderly Conduct is 2.1% across all Florida counties.
How does Disorderly Conduct sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Disorderly Conduct varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 62 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Disorderly Conduct?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Disorderly Conduct, adjudication is withheld in 28.3% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 17,176 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026