Disorderly Conduct in Broward County, Florida
157 cases (2025) · Broward County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Broward County's disorderly conduct cases overwhelmingly resulted in withheld adjudication. Guilty verdicts occurred in only 33.8%, while adjudication was withheld in 60.5%—more than double the statewide average of 25.2%. Withheld adjudication means guilt is established but no conviction is recorded, preserving the defendant's record. Dismissals were rare at 1.3% versus 2.3% statewide. The pattern suggests a State Attorney office that resolves most disorderly conduct charges through adjudication—a middle ground between dismissal and conviction.
Sentences were minimal. The median jail term was 30 days, with average sentences reaching only 43 days. Probation averaged one year. Only 14% of defendants faced jail confinement, meaning most sentences involved probation or other non-custodial sanctions. The overall profile reflects treatment of disorderly conduct as a low-severity charge.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Broward County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,024 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 38.1% — above 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 — 60.5% of 157 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 157 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 | 61 | 1.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Broward County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Available | 88 | 20.5% | 1.1% |
| Black | 63 | 54.0% | 1.6% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 35.5% | 1.9% | 2.1 months |
| 2024 | 166 | 36.7% | 2.4% | 1.5 months |
| 2025 | 157 | 33.8% | 1.3% | 1.4 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 414 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 16 |
Related Charges in Broward County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,520 | 22.1% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,161 | 62.6% | 1.7% |
| Drug Possession | 2,012 | 54.5% | 12.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,556 | 52.6% | 5.3% |
| Trespassing | 1,337 | 55.9% | 4.7% |
| Other | 1,326 | 32.6% | 32.9% |
| Battery | 823 | 53.9% | 8.3% |
| Fraud | 976 | 55.2% | 3.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Broward County?
The guilty rate is 33.8% based on 157 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Broward County?
Adjudication is withheld in 60.5% 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 Broward County?
The average sentence is 1.4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Broward County, Florida (2025). Based on 157 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/broward
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Broward 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 · 157 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com