Other in Bay County, Florida
1,369 cases (2025) · Bay County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Bay County's 1,372 "Other" cases showed a heavily diversion-oriented approach. Diversion reached 33.7%—nearly four times statewide average of 8.5%. Guilty rate fell to 41.3%, withheld adjudication to 22.1%, so majority resolved outside straight convictions. Dismissals at 2.0% remained below statewide 8.2%.
Median sentence was 22 days though average reached 392.2 days, reflecting outliers. Prison was 8.1%, jail 20.7%, with probation averaging 945 days. Most defendants relied on public defender (22.7%). The county's emphasis on diversion and rehabilitation made it most defendant-friendly in the "Other" category.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Bay County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,438 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.1% — 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 — 41.3% of 1,369 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,369 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 857 | 1.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 385 | 3.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Bay County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Bay County?
The guilty rate is 41.3% based on 1,369 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Bay County?
Adjudication is withheld in 22.0% 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 Bay County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, with an average fine of $365 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
22.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.4% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 914 | 40.9% | 2.0% |
| Black | 331 | 51.1% | 2.1% |
| Asian | 35 | 2.9% | 2.9% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,568 | 39.9% | 1.0% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 1,630 | 36.0% | 2.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 1,369 | 41.3% | 2.0% | 1 year |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,936 |
| NULL | NULL | 1,185 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 692 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 557 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 193 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
Related Charges in Bay County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,895 | 65.9% | 1.2% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,096 | 55.2% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,107 | 66.5% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 1,040 | 64.7% | 1.9% |
| DUI | 622 | 98.1% | 0.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 623 | 66.8% | 1.9% |
| Fraud | 326 | 65.0% | 0.9% |
| Trespassing | 488 | 77.9% | 1.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Bay County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,369 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/bay
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Bay 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 · 1,369 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com