Disorderly Conduct in Martin County, Florida
100 cases (2025) · Martin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, disorderly conduct in Martin County showed a guilty rate of 75.0% and withheld adjudication in 21.0%, with dismissals accounting for 3.0%—slightly above the statewide dismissal average of 2.3%. The combination of high conviction rates suggests active prosecution, though outcomes remained broadly aligned with state-level patterns. Martin County also produced one acquittal out of 100 cases.
Defendants received substantially longer sentences than the state average, with sentences averaging 43.2 days and a median of 40 days. Probation averaged 153 days, and fines averaged $267. Nearly one-fifth of defendants served jail time. The vast majority were represented by public defenders, with some private counsel representation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 203 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.3% — 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 — 75.0% of 100 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 100 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 | 50 | 1.6 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Martin 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 | 84 | 76.2% | 3.6% |
| Black | 16 | 68.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85 | 68.2% | 4.7% | 1.4 months |
| 2024 | 82 | 63.4% | 2.4% | 1.9 months |
| 2025 | 100 | 75.0% | 3.0% | 1.4 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 265 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,952 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 960 | 61.0% | 6.8% |
| Other | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% |
| DUI | 608 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 335 | 80.3% | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 75.0% based on 100 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.0% 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 Martin County?
The average sentence is 1.4 months, with an average fine of $267 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
60.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 22.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Martin County, Florida (2025). Based on 100 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 100 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com