Disorderly Conduct in Hillsborough County, Florida
298 cases (2025) · Hillsborough County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, disorderly conduct in Hillsborough County showed an elevated diversion rate of 14.4% versus 7.7% statewide, suggesting prosecutors frequently pursue pre-trial alternatives. The guilty rate was 57.4%, the withheld rate 24.8%, and dismissals occurred in 3% of cases. These proportions indicate balanced prosecution with meaningful alternative pathways.
Confinement was minimal at 12.4% jail, with no prison sentences recorded. Among the confined, median sentence was 30 days and average probation 238 days. Private attorneys represented 80.5% of defendants, far above the public defender rate of 19.1%, indicating defendants possessed financial resources. The average fine was modest at $201.67.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Hillsborough County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,087 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 21.4% — 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 — 57.4% of 298 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 298 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 | 87 | 1.3 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Hillsborough County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Hillsborough County?
The guilty rate is 57.4% based on 298 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Hillsborough County?
Adjudication is withheld in 24.8% 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 Hillsborough County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1.2 months, with an average fine of $202 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
19.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 80.5% 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 | 182 | 56.6% | 3.3% |
| Black | 109 | 61.5% | 2.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 | 52.9% | 4.5% | 1.0 months |
| 2024 | 241 | 53.5% | 5.0% | 1.8 months |
| 2025 | 298 | 57.4% | 3.0% | 1.2 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 | 740 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 20 |
Related Charges in Hillsborough County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 12,131 | 50.7% | 9.1% |
| Drug Possession | 6,203 | 72.4% | 1.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,598 | 68.8% | 2.6% |
| Sex Offense | 4,442 | 85.7% | 1.9% |
| Trespassing | 2,769 | 81.1% | 8.6% |
| Battery | 3,194 | 50.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,875 | 69.5% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2,542 | 74.3% | 1.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Hillsborough County, Florida (2025). Based on 298 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/hillsborough
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hillsborough 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 · 298 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com