Other in Alachua County, Florida
434 cases (2025) · Alachua County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Alachua County prosecuted 434 cases classified as 'Other' charges with a guilty rate of 71.4%. The dismissal rate of 1.2% was markedly lower than the statewide average of 8.2%, indicating aggressive prosecution and fewer cases resolved without conviction. Withheld adjudications (12.9%) and diversion programs (6.5%) both fell below statewide norms, suggesting limited alternatives to formal conviction.
Sentences were severe, averaging 2.6 years with a median of 15 months. Prison confinement was common at 29.5% of cases. Average probation extended nearly three years, among the longest observed. Notably, average fines reached $1,585—substantially higher than any previous county. About 39.6% relied on public defenders.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Alachua County makes it in front of a judge. Of 879 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 14.1% — below the 43.1% 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 — 71.4% of 434 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 434 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 351 | 4.8 years |
| County Jail | 248 | 5.2 months |
| Confinement to Hospital Facility | 1 | 1 year, 5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Alachua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 251 | 76.9% | 2.0% |
| White | 163 | 68.1% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 428 | 69.6% | 1.9% | 3.0 years |
| 2024 | 354 | 70.6% | 3.4% | 3.3 years |
| 2025 | 434 | 71.4% | 1.2% | 2.6 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 478 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 248 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 181 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 149 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 134 |
| Felony | First Degree | 26 |
Related Charges in Alachua County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 863 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 863 | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 736 | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 620 | 63.7% | 0.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 422 | 75.6% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 325 | 88.6% | 0.6% |
| Probation Violation | 289 | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Fraud | 225 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Alachua County?
The guilty rate is 71.4% based on 434 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Alachua County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.9% 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 Other in Alachua County?
The average sentence is 2.6 years, with an average fine of $1,585 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
39.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Alachua County, Florida (2025). Based on 434 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/alachua
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Alachua 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 · 434 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com