Disorderly Conduct in Baker County, Florida
94 cases (2023-2025) · Baker County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Baker County prosecutes disorderly conduct more aggressively than statewide average, with zero dismissals compared to 2.4% and withheld rates well below average (17% vs 25% statewide). Courts resolve cases through conviction rather than alternative outcomes, with diversion access aligned to state norms at 7.4%.
Sentences are minimal—average 33 days, median 30 days—typical for misdemeanor conduct. Yet 68.1% receive jail time, notably high, suggesting courts impose confinement despite light sentences. Public defenders represent 55.3% with minimal private counsel (2.1%), reflecting economically disadvantaged population in this smaller county navigating the system with limited counsel.
Figures cover 94 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Baker County makes it in front of a judge. Of 89 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.9% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 75.5% of 94 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 94 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 64 | 1.1 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Baker County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 78.7% | 0.0% |
| Black | 26 | 69.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 78.3% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| 2024 | 38 | 71.1% | 0.0% | 24 days |
| 2025 | 10 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 1.6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 79 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 15 |
Related Charges in Baker County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 171 | 64.9% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 110 | 68.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 115 | 50.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 48 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 35 | 65.7% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 141 (2023-2025) | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 101 (2023-2025) | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 97 (2023-2025) | 88.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Baker County?
The guilty rate is 75.5% based on 94 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Baker County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.0% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Baker County?
The average sentence is 1.1 months, with an average fine of $280 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
55.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.1% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Baker County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 94 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/baker
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Baker 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 · 94 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com