Disorderly Conduct in Leon County, Florida
144 cases (2025) · Leon County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, disorderly conduct cases in Leon County showed a distinctly different pattern from Holmes County and the state average. While 30.6% resulted in guilty verdicts, 51.4% received adjudication withheld—well above the statewide average of 25.2%. Notably, Leon also offered diversion in 11.8% of cases, compared to 7.8% statewide, providing an alternative path to avoid conviction. These outcomes reflect a more measured prosecution approach.
Sentencing in convicted or withheld cases averaged just 21.5 days, with a median of only 5 days, and jail time affected 44.4% of defendants. Probation terms averaged 208 days. The overwhelming majority—55.6%—were represented by public defenders, indicating a defendant population with limited financial resources.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Leon County makes it in front of a judge. Of 198 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 24.2% — 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 outcomeAdjudication withheld — 51.4% of 144 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 144 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 | 149 | 26 days |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Leon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92 | 33.7% | 0.0% |
| White | 52 | 25.0% | 1.9% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | 27.2% | 4.3% | 1.3 months |
| 2024 | 92 | 26.1% | 2.2% | 21 days |
| 2025 | 144 | 30.6% | 0.7% | 21 days |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | Second Degree | 254 |
| NULL | First Degree | 74 |
Related Charges in Leon County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,866 | 36.0% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,011 | 67.0% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 920 | 56.6% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 694 | 49.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 602 | 39.5% | 2.3% |
| Trespassing | 766 | 40.2% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 552 | 57.4% | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 317 | 53.6% | 4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 30.6% based on 144 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 51.4% 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 Leon County?
The average sentence is 21 days (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
55.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 18.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Leon County, Florida (2025). Based on 144 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/leon
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 144 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com