Disorderly Conduct in Monroe County, Florida
109 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Monroe County prosecuted disorderly conduct with emphasis on conviction and program diversion. The 67% guilty rate far exceeded the statewide average, while withheld adjudication (21.1%) fell below the state norm of 25.1%. Notably, 11.9% of defendants entered diversion programs—above the statewide average of 7.7%—allowing case dismissal upon program completion.
Among those incarcerated, sentences averaged 36 days with a median of 30 days. Probation averaged 195 days, substantially shorter than comparable jurisdictions. More than half of defendants (52.3%) faced jail time, reflecting Monroe's more punitive approach. Monroe showed the highest private attorney representation examined (50.5%), suggesting a more affluent defendant population.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 233 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 30.5% — 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 — 67.0% of 109 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 109 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 | 192 | 1.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Monroe County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 67.0% based on 109 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.1% 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 Monroe County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1.2 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
43.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 50.5% 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 | 78 | 65.4% | 0.0% |
| Not Available | 10 | 70.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 | 58.1% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| 2024 | 133 | 65.4% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
| 2025 | 109 | 67.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 358 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 8 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 983 | 37.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 741 | 54.7% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 548 | 54.9% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 312 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 271 | 66.4% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 218 | 56.0% | 0.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 109 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 109 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com