Disorderly Conduct in Monroe County, Florida
110 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Monroe County disorderly conduct cases resulted in guilty verdicts in 64.5% of cases, the highest conviction rate among Florida counties. Adjudication was withheld in 21.8% of cases, below the statewide 25.2% average. The county showed elevated diversion rates at 13.6% compared to the 7.8% statewide average, meaning a modest percentage of defendants could resolve charges through program completion. No cases were dismissed despite the statewide 2.3% dismissal rate.
Defendants in Monroe County faced sentences averaging 35.9 days with jail time in 51.8% of cases and probation averaging 195 days. The defendant population was notably more affluent than statewide patterns—56.4% retained private counsel compared to lower rates in other counties, with public defenders representing 37.3%.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 232 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 30.6% — 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 — 64.5% of 110 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 110 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 | 191 | 1.2 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Monroe 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 | 78 | 64.1% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 | 58.2% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| 2024 | 129 | 64.3% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
| 2025 | 110 | 64.5% | 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 | 353 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 8 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 985 | 37.0% | 0.3% |
| Other | 730 | 54.0% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 551 | 52.5% | 1.3% |
| Trespassing | 311 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 272 | 63.6% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.7% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 223 | 52.0% | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 64.5% based on 110 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.8% 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 Monroe County?
The average sentence is 1.2 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
37.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 56.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 110 public court records; last updated July 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 · 110 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com