Disorderly Conduct in Escambia County, Florida
163 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Escambia County dismissed Disorderly Conduct at exceptional rates, handling 163 cases with dismissals reaching 11.7%—more than five times the statewide 2.3% rate. Guilty verdicts occurred in 68.1%, while withheld adjudication remained low at 15.3% versus statewide 25.2%. Diversion programs resolved only 4.3% of cases. The high dismissal rate suggests prosecutorial or judicial skepticism about disorderly conduct charges.
When adjudicated, sentences were minimal. Defendants averaged 41.7 days imprisonment with a median of just 30 days, plus 182.8 days probation and fines averaging $301.14. About 25.8% received jail time; 0.6% faced state prison. Public defenders handled most cases.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 339 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.7% — in line with 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 — 68.1% of 163 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 163 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 82 | 1.4 months |
| State Prison Facility | 1 | 2.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Escambia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 68.1% based on 163 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.3% 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 Escambia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1.4 months, with an average fine of $301 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
19.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.6% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 86 | 64.0% | 16.3% |
| Black | 67 | 71.6% | 6.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 | 57.3% | 21.8% | 1.2 months |
| 2024 | 123 | 63.4% | 2.4% | 1.6 months |
| 2025 | 163 | 68.1% | 11.7% | 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 | 199 |
| NULL | NULL | 182 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 29 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,108 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,249 | 75.7% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,730 | 69.2% | 10.4% |
| Other | 1,544 | 39.2% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 847 | 61.4% | 14.6% |
| Trespassing | 676 | 83.7% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 610 | 77.2% | 8.4% |
| Fraud | 335 | 72.2% | 9.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 163 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/escambia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 163 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com