Disorderly Conduct in Seminole County, Florida
106 cases (2025) · Seminole County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, disorderly conduct in Seminole County showed markedly different outcomes: only 47.2% of the 106 cases resulted in guilty verdicts. Instead, 30.2% resulted in adjudication withheld—5.1 percentage points above the statewide average of 25.1%—while 18.9% entered pre-trial diversion programs, nearly triple the statewide rate of 7.7%. This reflects Seminole's emphasis on rehabilitation over punishment for lower-level offenses. The dismissal rate (2.8%) aligns with statewide patterns.
When confinement occurs, sentences are brief: a median of 30 days and average of 40 days. Fines average $220. Jail confinement happens in 26.4% of cases. Nearly half of defendants (48.1%) use public defenders. The diversion rate is the jurisdiction's most distinctive feature—18.9% of defendants avoid formal prosecution through program completion, suggesting Seminole County invests in community-based solutions for disorderly conduct.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Seminole County makes it in front of a judge. Of 74 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 18.9% — 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 — 47.2% of 106 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 106 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 | 199 | 29 days |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Seminole County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Seminole County?
The guilty rate is 47.2% based on 106 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Seminole County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.2% 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 Seminole County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1.3 months, with an average fine of $220 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
48.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 20.8% 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 | 69 | 42.0% | 4.3% |
| Black | 36 | 58.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 284 | 63.7% | 2.5% | 1.0 months |
| 2024 | 107 | 57.0% | 3.7% | 23 days |
| 2025 | 106 | 47.2% | 2.8% | 1.3 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 | 484 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 13 |
Related Charges in Seminole County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,958 | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,196 | 54.7% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 1,159 | 66.8% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 630 | 65.9% | 0.5% |
| Other | 525 | 54.1% | 5.0% |
| Battery | 514 | 55.6% | 1.2% |
| Trespassing | 282 | 77.7% | 2.5% |
| Probation Violation | 372 | 21.2% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Seminole County, Florida (2025). Based on 106 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/seminole
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Seminole 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 · 106 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com