Disorderly Conduct in Brevard County, Florida
52 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Brevard County did not dismiss a single disorderly conduct case, standing alone among the counties in the sample. Guilty verdicts occurred in 63.5% of cases, while 26.9% received adjudication withheld, above the statewide average of 25.2%. Only 5.8% were diverted, below the statewide rate. This pattern of zero dismissals combined with high withheld adjudication rates suggests a policy of proceeding only with strong cases, then favoring withheld adjudication as an alternative to conviction.
Disorderly conduct sentences in Brevard were among the shortest in any charge category, averaging just 24 days with a median of 21 days. Jail confinement occurred in 42% of cases. Probation averaged about 9 months. Public defenders represented 38.5% of defendants, indicating higher private attorney involvement than typical for misdemeanor cases.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 700 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 28.0% — 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 outcomeGuilty — 63.5% of 52 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 52 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 | 63 | 25 days |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 57.7% | 0.0% | 19 days |
| 2024 | 61 | 54.1% | 1.6% | 1.0 months |
| 2025 | 52 | 63.5% | 0.0% | 23 days |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 165 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Other | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 63.5% based on 52 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.9% 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 Brevard County?
The average sentence is 23 days (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
38.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 52 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 52 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com