Disorderly Conduct in Alachua County, Florida
48 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Alachua County resolved Disorderly Conduct leniently across 48 cases. Guilty verdicts reached 31.2%, while withheld adjudication occurred in 39.6%, nearly double the statewide 25.2%. Diversion programs handled 29.2% of cases—nearly four times the statewide 7.8%—while dismissals never occurred. This pattern reflects a prosecutorial strategy emphasizing alternatives to adjudication over formal conviction.
When sentences were imposed, they were minimal. Defendants averaged 52.9 days imprisonment with a median of 61 days, plus 162.7 days probation and fines averaging $28.81. Only 16.7% received jail time, and zero faced state prison. Most defendants relied on public defenders.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 71 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 21.1% — below the 34.1% 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.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 39.6% of 48 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 48 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 24 | 1.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Alachua County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25 | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| White | 23 | 34.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 61.8% | 0.0% | 1.0 months |
| 2024 | 26 | 69.2% | 0.0% | 2.6 months |
| 2025 | 48 | 31.2% | 0.0% | 1.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 101 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Other | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 31.2% based on 48 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 39.6% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Disorderly Conduct in Alachua County?
The average sentence is 1.7 months, with an average fine of $29 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
22.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 48 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 48 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com