Other in Florida
196,205
Total Cases
33.7%
Guilty Rate
17.0%
Dismissal Rate
17.2%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 12 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 196,205 Other cases across 66 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 33.7% with a 17.0% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 17.2% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 12 months, with an average fine of $504.
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| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia | 26,889 | 15.9% | 31.1% | 51.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
| Pinellas | 20,743 | 13.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% | 1 year, 12 months |
| Miami-Dade | 17,318 | 16.9% | 22.3% | 54.7% | 2.3 years |
| Palm Beach | 15,095 | 12.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Duval | 12,327 | 22.2% | 8.3% | 0.3% | 2.2 years |
| Marion | 8,998 | 66.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Polk | 8,162 | 43.2% | 14.0% | 4.2% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Hillsborough | 7,045 | 68.8% | 14.8% | 6.4% | 2.0 years |
| Collier | 5,035 | 44.8% | 17.7% | 24.2% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Okaloosa | 5,019 | 21.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 3.0 years |
| Bay | 4,574 | 38.9% | 19.0% | 1.6% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Citrus | 4,548 | 50.5% | 33.8% | 11.7% | 3.8 years |
| Lake | 4,297 | 16.3% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 2.5 years |
| Orange | 4,160 | 34.8% | 50.4% | 8.1% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Escambia | 4,132 | 36.0% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 2.4 years |
| Sarasota | 3,272 | 69.6% | 13.8% | 6.6% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Brevard | 3,158 | 28.3% | 6.4% | 29.4% | 10.0 months |
| Broward | 3,123 | 32.6% | 36.3% | 26.9% | 2.3 years |
| Monroe | 2,686 | 38.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% | 8.2 months |
| Walton | 2,407 | 47.7% | 5.9% | 20.8% | 2.0 years |
| Martin | 2,363 | 36.8% | 11.0% | 48.1% | 2.7 years |
| Pasco | 2,290 | 53.8% | 19.2% | 1.1% | 2.9 years |
| St. Johns | 2,071 | 67.0% | 17.4% | 7.3% | 11.7 months |
| Leon | 2,012 | 35.1% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Seminole | 1,899 | 56.1% | 25.3% | 3.8% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Manatee | 1,811 | 48.3% | 31.5% | 2.9% | 2.9 years |
| St. Lucie | 1,570 | 74.3% | 12.0% | 8.0% | 2.2 years |
| Hernando | 1,270 | 64.7% | 12.0% | 5.1% | 2.2 years |
| Santa Rosa | 1,238 | 63.4% | 16.1% | 3.6% | 2.3 years |
| Clay | 1,230 | 39.3% | 15.8% | 33.9% | 3.1 years |
| Alachua | 1,219 | 69.8% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 2.9 years |
| Lee | 1,124 | 70.6% | 21.0% | 1.5% | 2.1 years |
| Osceola | 987 | 58.2% | 28.2% | 2.2% | 1 year, 5 months |
| Sumter | 978 | 78.3% | 17.4% | 1.3% | 3.3 years |
| Highlands | 934 | 68.0% | 12.7% | 10.0% | 2.4 years |
| Indian River | 842 | 70.9% | 16.2% | 5.2% | 2.2 years |
| Charlotte | 826 | 76.3% | 16.6% | 0.8% | 2.7 years |
| Nassau | 823 | 76.9% | 17.7% | 4.4% | 2.5 years |
| Okeechobee | 803 | 61.0% | 22.5% | 15.7% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Franklin | 702 | 19.1% | 43.0% | 6.4% | 6.3 months |
| Putnam | 641 | 70.0% | 20.6% | 0.6% | 2.1 years |
| Hendry | 610 | 41.5% | 16.4% | 0.0% | 2.4 years |
| Columbia | 568 | 48.2% | 30.6% | 2.1% | 3.9 years |
| Gulf | 505 | 83.8% | 4.0% | 11.1% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Taylor | 374 | 81.8% | 8.8% | 8.6% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Desoto | 353 | 73.7% | 24.1% | 1.1% | 4.3 years |
| Levy | 326 | 78.8% | 16.6% | 4.3% | 3.2 years |
| Hardee | 292 | 67.8% | 9.2% | 10.3% | 3.4 years |
| Holmes | 266 | 83.1% | 12.8% | 3.4% | 2.1 years |
| Jackson | 241 | 72.2% | 25.3% | 0.4% | 2.3 years |
| Wakulla | 227 | 65.2% | 26.0% | 7.9% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Dixie | 194 | 57.2% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 3.5 years |
| Baker | 168 | 74.4% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Bradford | 166 | 63.9% | 8.4% | 27.7% | 2.6 years |
| Washington | 162 | 67.3% | 30.2% | 1.9% | 1 year, 8 months |
| Union | 160 | 67.5% | 18.1% | 0.6% | 4.1 years |
| Madison | 155 | 62.6% | 23.9% | 6.5% | 2.5 years |
| Liberty | 125 | 42.4% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 10.4 months |
| Suwannee | 119 | 82.4% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 3.1 years |
| Jefferson | 118 | 87.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Glades | 112 | 54.5% | 28.6% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| Gilchrist | 110 | 67.3% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 2.2 years |
| Calhoun | 85 | 56.5% | 41.2% | 2.4% | 2.7 years |
| Hamilton | 72 | 83.3% | 11.1% | 4.2% | 2.1 years |
| Gadsden | 41 | 53.7% | 34.1% | 7.3% | 0 days |
| Lafayette | 35 | 57.1% | 31.4% | 8.6% | 1 year, 8 months |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62,826 | 33.9% | 17.1% | 1 year, 12 months |
| 2024 | 67,971 | 32.5% | 18.5% | 2.0 years |
| 2025 | 65,408 | 34.7% | 15.3% | 1 year, 12 months |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Other is 33.7% based on 196,205 cases from 66 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Other in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Other is 17.0% across all Florida counties.
How does Other sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Other varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 66 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Other?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Other, adjudication is withheld in 17.2% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 196,205 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026