Disorderly Conduct in Seminole County, Florida
107 cases (2025) · Seminole County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Seminole County processed 107 disorderly conduct cases with the most aggressive use of pretrial diversion in the dataset. Diversion resolved 19.6% of cases, more than double the statewide 7.8%, alongside a 46.7% guilty conviction rate and 29.9% withheld adjudication rate. Dismissals at 2.8% exceeded the statewide 2.3%, suggesting this county favors alternatives to formal conviction across multiple pathways.
For those convicted or withheld, sentences averaged 40 days with a median of 30 days. Just over one-quarter of defendants (26.2%) received jail time, with average fines at $220. The defendant population was predominantly represented by public defenders (48.6%), indicating high indigence levels. The emphasis on diversion reflects judicial flexibility in handling lower-level conduct violations.
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 — 46.7% of 107 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 107 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 | 199 | 29 days |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Seminole 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 | 69 | 42.0% | 4.3% |
| Black | 37 | 56.8% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 284 | 63.7% | 2.5% | 1.0 months |
| 2024 | 107 | 57.0% | 3.7% | 23 days |
| 2025 | 107 | 46.7% | 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 | 485 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 13 |
Related Charges in Seminole County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,962 | 46.1% | 1.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,206 | 54.2% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 1,162 | 66.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 632 | 65.5% | 0.5% |
| Other | 526 | 54.0% | 4.9% |
| Battery | 519 | 55.1% | 1.2% |
| Trespassing | 282 | 77.7% | 2.5% |
| Probation Violation | 373 | 21.2% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Seminole County?
The guilty rate is 46.7% based on 107 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Seminole County?
Adjudication is withheld in 29.9% 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?
The average sentence is 1.3 months, with an average fine of $220 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
48.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 20.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Seminole County, Florida (2025). Based on 107 public court records; last updated July 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 · 107 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com