Disorderly Conduct in Okeechobee County, Florida
97 cases (2023-2025) · Okeechobee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Disorderly conduct in Okeechobee County results in conviction far more often than statewide. Guilty findings reach 78.4%, and the county offers no pre-trial diversion programs despite 7.5% statewide usage. Withheld adjudication rates at 17.5% fall well below the state average of 25%, reflecting aggressive prosecution. This pattern suggests the State Attorney treats disorderly conduct seriously rather than as a minor offense resolved through alternatives.
Confinement is severe: 60.8% receive jail time with 30-day median sentences. The overwhelming reliance on public defenders (52.6% versus 5.2% private attorneys) indicates low-income defendants facing aggressive prosecution. Average fines of $400 exceed most counties. This profile—high conviction, no diversion, extensive incarceration, and heavy public defender reliance—reflects resource-constrained defendants in a punitive prosecutorial environment.
Figures cover 97 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Okeechobee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 100 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.0% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 78.4% of 97 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 97 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 59 | 1.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Okeechobee County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 74 | 79.7% | 1.4% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 81.0% | 0.0% | 24 days |
| 2024 | 38 | 68.4% | 7.9% | 1.2 months |
| 2025 | 17 | 94.1% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 95 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Okeechobee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 506 | 61.7% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 314 | 76.1% | 8.3% |
| Other | 221 | 58.8% | 17.2% |
| Contempt of Court | 137 | 12.4% | 87.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 137 | 85.4% | 1.5% |
| Battery | 131 | 75.6% | 8.4% |
| DUI | 98 | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 87 | 81.6% | 6.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Okeechobee County?
The guilty rate is 78.4% based on 97 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Okeechobee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.5% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Okeechobee County?
The average sentence is 1.0 months, with an average fine of $400 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
52.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.2% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Okeechobee County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 97 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/okeechobee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okeechobee 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 · 97 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com