Disorderly Conduct in Pinellas County, Florida
603 cases (2025) · Pinellas County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pinellas County processed 603 disorderly conduct cases, the largest caseload among the counties reviewed. Defendants were convicted in 73.8% of cases, with adjudication withheld in 23.1%. The dismissal rate of 0.8% was notably low—less than half the statewide average of 2.3%—indicating aggressive prosecution in this large metropolitan county. Diversion programs were rarely used, accounting for only 0.8% of outcomes.
Defendants received average sentences of 23.1 days, though half received only 5 days or less. Probation averaged 192 days. Remarkably, 44.3% of defendants were sentenced to jail time—among the highest rates observed. Minimal public defender participation was documented, suggesting many defendants used private counsel or proceeded without representation.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Pinellas County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,217 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 84.8% — 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 outcomeGuilty — 73.8% of 603 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 603 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 | 858 | 24 days |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Pinellas 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 | 382 | 72.5% | 1.3% |
| Black | 166 | 77.7% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 674 | 77.0% | 0.4% | 27 days |
| 2024 | 679 | 72.0% | 0.9% | 22 days |
| 2025 | 603 | 73.8% | 0.8% | 23 days |
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 | 1,954 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 2 |
Related Charges in Pinellas County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 6,868 | 75.7% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6,405 | 14.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 5,465 | 78.3% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 2,355 | 97.8% | 0.7% |
| Trespassing | 2,554 | 85.7% | 4.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,453 | 75.0% | 2.0% |
| Battery | 2,043 | 54.4% | 3.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,579 | 78.0% | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Pinellas County?
The guilty rate is 73.8% based on 603 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Pinellas County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.1% 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 Pinellas County?
The average sentence is 23 days, with an average fine of $201 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
2.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Pinellas County, Florida (2025). Based on 603 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/pinellas
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pinellas 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 · 603 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com