Disorderly Conduct in Wakulla County, Florida
59 cases (2023-2025) · Wakulla County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Disorderly conduct in Wakulla County shows mixed patterns. Guilty findings occur in 54.2%, but withheld adjudication reaches 40.7%, nearly double the statewide 25%—meaning most defendants avoid formal convictions. Dismissals occur in 5.1% of cases, well above the 2.4% statewide, suggesting moderately favorable pretrial outcomes. Notably, no defendants access diversion programs despite 7.5% statewide usage.
Despite favorable conviction avoidance, 59.3% receive jail time. However, median sentence is only 12 days, suggesting brief confinement. The heavy public defender presence (67.8%) reflects a low-income population. Average sentences of 25.3 days and fines of $168 are notably lower than comparable counties, indicating lighter sentences for those confined. The combination of high withheld adjudication and short jail stays suggests leniency despite incarceration.
Figures cover 59 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Wakulla County makes it in front of a judge. Of 57 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.3% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 54.2% of 59 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 59 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 35 | 25 days |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Wakulla County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
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 | 50 | 52.0% | 6.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| 2024 | 27 | 70.4% | 7.4% | 25 days |
| 2025 | 20 | 35.0% | 5.0% | 17 days |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 53 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 6 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 69.4% | 6.4% |
| Drug Possession | 186 | 74.2% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 133 | 72.2% | 3.0% |
| Other | 74 | 77.0% | 4.1% |
| Battery | 64 | 54.7% | 14.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| DUI | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% |
| Sex Offense | 76 (2023-2025) | 80.3% | 9.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Wakulla County?
The guilty rate is 54.2% based on 59 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Wakulla County?
Adjudication is withheld in 40.7% of cases (2023-2025). 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 Wakulla County?
The average sentence is 25 days, with an average fine of $168 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
67.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.5% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Wakulla County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 59 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/wakulla
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 59 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com