Disorderly Conduct in Indian River County, Florida
67 cases (2025) · Indian River County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Indian River County processed 67 disorderly conduct cases with a conviction rate of 79.1%, well above the withheld adjudication rate of 10.4% compared to 25.2% statewide. The dismissal rate of 4.5% exceeded the statewide average of 2.3%, while diversion was rare at 3.0% versus 7.8% statewide.
Sentences averaged 51.8 days with a 60-day median. Probation averaged 187.9 days. Jail time was imposed in 37.3% of cases. Fines averaged $258.27.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Indian River County makes it in front of a judge. Of 281 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 13.5% — 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 — 79.1% of 67 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 67 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 | 96 | 9.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Indian River 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 | 55 | 80.0% | 1.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 83.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2024 | 81 | 88.9% | 0.0% | 1.4 months |
| 2025 | 67 | 79.1% | 4.5% | 1.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 229 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Indian River County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 954 | 81.0% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 556 | 76.4% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 358 | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 336 | 82.4% | 0.9% |
| Other | 259 | 78.0% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 227 | 81.5% | 1.3% |
| Battery | 204 | 58.8% | 4.9% |
| Trespassing | 163 | 84.0% | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Indian River County?
The guilty rate is 79.1% based on 67 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Indian River County?
Adjudication is withheld in 10.4% 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 Indian River County?
The average sentence is 1.7 months, with an average fine of $258 (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 Indian River County, Florida (2025). Based on 67 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/indian-river
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Indian River 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 · 67 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com