Disorderly Conduct in Duval County, Florida
294 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Duval County prosecuted disorderly conduct aggressively. Guilty verdicts reached 61.2%, compared to 33.8% in Broward County. Adjudication was withheld in 34.4%—above the statewide average of 25.2%—while dismissals were absent despite the statewide rate of 2.3%. Diversion occurred in only 4.1% of cases versus 7.8% statewide. The pattern reflects a State Attorney office that pursues conviction or withheld adjudication in nearly every disorderly conduct case.
Despite the conviction focus, sentences were brief. The median jail term was just 2 days, with average sentences of only 10.7 days. Probation averaged 213 days, and fines averaged $104. Yet 73.1% of defendants faced jail time—dramatically higher than other counties—suggesting most received short jail stays combined with probation. Public defenders represented 27.2% of defendants, with private counsel appearing in 15.6%.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 735 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.8% — 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 — 61.2% of 294 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 294 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 | 540 | 12 days |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Duval County.
Counsel Analysis (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 63.4% | 0.0% |
| Black | 117 | 59.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 263 | 59.7% | 0.0% | 11 days |
| 2024 | 264 | 61.7% | 0.4% | 15 days |
| 2025 | 294 | 61.2% | 0.0% | 10 days |
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 | 794 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 27 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 61.2% based on 294 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 34.4% 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 Duval County?
The average sentence is 10 days, with an average fine of $104 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
27.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 15.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 294 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval 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 · 294 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com