Disorderly Conduct in St. Lucie County, Florida
52 cases (2025) · St. Lucie County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, St. Lucie County convicted 80.8% of disorderly conduct defendants, among the highest rates statewide. Withheld adjudication occurred in only 9.6%, substantially below the 25.2% statewide average. Dismissals appeared in 3.8%, slightly above the 2.3% statewide rate, while diversion was underutilized at 3.8%.
Jail confinement was common at 38.5%, averaging 33.5 days (median 30 days). Probation averaged 157.1 days, among the shortest statewide. Fines averaged $200. Case representation was balanced: 38.5% retained private counsel and 51.9% used public defenders.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in St. Lucie County makes it in front of a judge. Of 187 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 20.3% — 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 — 80.8% of 52 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 52 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 | 67 | 1.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in St. Lucie 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 | 24 | 87.5% | 4.2% |
| Black | 19 | 68.4% | 5.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50 | 74.0% | 10.0% | 1.7 months |
| 2024 | 42 | 78.6% | 4.8% | 1.4 months |
| 2025 | 52 | 80.8% | 3.8% | 1.1 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 140 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in St. Lucie County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,426 | 69.4% | 10.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 761 | 80.3% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 589 | 53.7% | 11.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 619 | 76.1% | 3.2% |
| DUI | 584 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Other | 574 | 81.7% | 4.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 383 | 76.2% | 7.3% |
| Fraud | 330 | 70.0% | 4.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in St. Lucie County?
The guilty rate is 80.8% based on 52 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in St. Lucie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 9.6% 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 St. Lucie County?
The average sentence is 1.1 months, with an average fine of $200 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
51.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 38.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in St. Lucie County, Florida (2025). Based on 52 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/st-lucie
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Lucie 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 · 52 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com