Disorderly Conduct in Pasco County, Florida

317 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts

In 2025, Pasco County prosecuted 317 disorderly conduct cases with markedly defense-favorable outcomes. Nearly half (49.2%) resulted in withheld adjudication, far exceeding the 25.2% statewide average, while 43.5% resulted in guilty convictions. Dismissals (2.5%) tracked statewide, and diversion was used in 3.8% of cases versus 7.8% statewide.

Confinement was minimal at 2.2% jail. Sentences averaged 28.3 days (median 24 days). Probation averaged 205.6 days. Fines were higher at $354.86. Two-thirds had public defender representation.

317
Total Cases (2025)
43.5%
Guilty Rate
49.2%
Withheld Rate
2.5%
Dismissal Rate
vs 2.0% statewide, 2025
28 days
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
43.5% (138)
Withheld
49.2% (156)
Diversion
3.8% (12)
Dismissed
2.5% (8)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 49.2% of 317 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 317 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

28 days
Avg Sentence
24 days
Median Sentence
6.8 months
Avg Probation
$355
Avg Fine
0.0%
Prison Rate
2.2%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 34 1.1 months
207
Public Defender
48.3% guilty · 3.4% dismissed
88
Private Attorney
31.8% guilty · 1.1% dismissed
10
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
40.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 244 40.6% 2.9%
Black 54 57.4% 0.0%
Not Available 12 16.7% 8.3%
4.1%
Under 21
23.0%
21-29
27.1%
30-39
19.6%
40-49
15.8%
50-59
10.4%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 302 51.3% 0.7% 1.2 months
2024 286 50.7% 0.0% 1.1 months
2025 317 43.5% 2.5% 28 days

Quarterly detail

0.0%
0.0%
1.2%
1.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.3%
5.3%
2.7%
0.0%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor Second Degree 902
Misdemeanor First Degree 3
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 2,788 75.3% 0.4%
Traffic Offense 2,250 69.2% 0.8%
Battery 1,446 52.2% 2.6%
Larceny / Theft 1,264 64.2% 1.1%
Other 756 54.5% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 788 76.0% 1.1%
DUI 718 95.8% 2.4%
Trespassing 519 73.4% 4.4%
III Getting Help

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What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Pasco County?

The guilty rate is 43.5% based on 317 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Pasco County?

Adjudication is withheld in 49.2% 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 Pasco County?

The average sentence is 28 days, with an average fine of $355 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

65.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 27.8% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 317 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/pasco

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 317 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com