Disorderly Conduct in Orange County, Florida
96 cases (2025) · Orange County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Orange County resolved 97 disorderly conduct cases with an emphasis on withheld adjudication rather than guilt. The 41.2% withheld rate significantly exceeded the statewide 25.2%, preserving defendants' records despite judge findings of guilt. The 40.2% guilty rate was moderate, with 3.1% dismissals and 11.3% diversion resolutions, suggesting balanced case outcomes across multiple resolution paths.
Sentences were the lightest in the dataset. Defendants faced a median of just 2 days jail time, though 70.1% received some incarceration. Average probation was 141 days, substantially below most counties. This pattern suggests Orange County imposes short, sharp incarceration periods rather than extended supervision, reserving longer probation for fewer cases and relying on jail time as the primary sanction.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Orange County makes it in front of a judge. Of 58 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 75.9% — above 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 — 41.7% of 96 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 96 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 | 131 | 13 days |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Orange County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Orange County?
The guilty rate is 40.6% based on 96 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Orange County?
Adjudication is withheld in 41.7% 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 Orange County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 11 days (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
46.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 29.2% 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 | 58 | 32.8% | 1.7% |
| Black | 37 | 54.1% | 5.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 34.1% | 4.9% | 7 days |
| 2024 | 51 | 60.8% | 7.8% | 22 days |
| 2025 | 96 | 40.6% | 3.1% | 11 days |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 187 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Orange County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 6,244 | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Drug Possession | 3,283 | 65.4% | 1.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,003 | 56.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1,532 | 38.0% | 8.6% |
| DUI | 1,390 | 56.0% | 1.6% |
| Trespassing | 1,249 | 59.0% | 8.8% |
| Battery | 1,319 | 44.7% | 5.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,182 | 56.9% | 4.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Orange County, Florida (2025). Based on 96 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/orange
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Orange 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 · 96 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com