Disorderly Conduct in Volusia County, Florida

458 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts

In 2025, disorderly conduct in Volusia County showed the lowest guilty rate among the counties examined at 53.1%, with adjudication withheld in 38.4%—substantially above the statewide average of 25.2%. The dismissal rate of 2.0% was essentially aligned with the statewide average of 2.3%, while diversion was used in 5.2% of cases, below the state average of 7.8%.

Despite relatively favorable outcomes on conviction, defendants faced high jail incarceration rates, with 65.9% serving time. Sentences averaged 16.2 days, though the median was only 4 days, indicating wide variance. Probation averaged 191 days, and fines averaged $238. Two-thirds of defendants used public defenders, with some private counsel and self-representation recorded.

458
Total Cases (2025)
53.1%
Guilty Rate
38.4%
Withheld Rate
2.0%
Dismissal Rate
vs 2.0% statewide, 2025
16 days
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
53.1% (243)
Withheld
38.4% (176)
Diversion
5.2% (24)
Dismissed
2.0% (9)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 53.1% of 458 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 458 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

16 days
Avg Sentence
4 days
Median Sentence
6.3 months
Avg Probation
$238
Avg Fine
0.0%
Prison Rate
65.9%
Jail Rate

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

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 917 18 days
302
Public Defender
59.3% guilty · 2.3% dismissed
102
Private Attorney
38.2% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
44
Self or Unrepresented
47.7% guilty · 4.5% dismissed
8
Conflict Counsel
25.0% 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 333 54.1% 1.8%
Black 116 48.3% 2.6%
6.1%
Under 21
17.7%
21-29
29.1%
30-39
25.2%
40-49
15.3%
50-59
6.6%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 467 47.5% 1.9% 21 days
2024 434 45.2% 3.5% 16 days
2025 458 53.1% 2.0% 16 days

Quarterly detail

1.6%
2.0%
1.7%
2.4%
4.0%
0.0%
4.2%
6.2%
3.6%
3.0%
1.6%
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 1,339
Misdemeanor First Degree 20
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Other 9,058 15.7% 52.0%
Drug Possession 5,517 73.1% 1.1%
Traffic Offense 5,037 52.6% 5.9%
Battery 2,011 49.0% 2.3%
Larceny / Theft 1,690 65.9% 2.8%
Resisting Officer 1,440 68.9% 1.6%
Trespassing 1,268 78.9% 3.2%
Sex Offense 579 86.0% 4.3%
III Getting Help

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

The guilty rate is 53.1% based on 458 cases (2025).

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

Adjudication is withheld in 38.4% 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 Volusia County?

The average sentence is 16 days, with an average fine of $238 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

65.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 22.3% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 458 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/volusia

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 458 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com