Other in Brevard County, Florida
952 cases (2025) · Brevard County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Brevard County's 952 'Other' cases showed an unusually lenient pattern. The guilty rate of 27.6% was exceptionally low, driven by a dismissal rate of 25.7%—more than three times the statewide average of 8.2%. Withheld adjudications (4.9%) and diversion programs (1.7%) also fell far below state norms, yet the high dismissal rate provided an alternative resolution path.
Convicted defendants received minimal sentences: averaging seven months with a median of just one month. Confinement was rare—only 2.6% received prison and 13.3% received jail sentences. Average probation reached 22 months, creating extended supervision despite short incarceration. Public defender representation was exceptionally low at 9.5%.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Brevard County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,366 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.9% — 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 — 27.6% of 952 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 952 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 346 | 2.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 85 | 3.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Brevard County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 795 | 31.3% | 25.8% | 0 year, 12 months |
| 2024 | 1,441 | 26.4% | 35.4% | 11.2 months |
| 2025 | 952 | 27.6% | 25.7% | 7.0 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 3,188 |
Related Charges in Brevard County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 989 | 73.3% | 1.2% |
| Drug Possession | 697 | 77.6% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 496 | 65.7% | 0.6% |
| DUI | 667 | 62.5% | 1.5% |
| Trespassing | 370 | 82.7% | 1.1% |
| Battery | 315 | 62.5% | 1.3% |
| Contempt of Court | 291 | 11.7% | 84.5% |
| Resisting Officer | 240 | 65.8% | 0.4% |
Was Your Case Dismissed?
25.7% of Other cases in Brevard County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Brevard County?
The guilty rate is 27.6% based on 952 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Brevard County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.9% 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 Brevard County?
The average sentence is 7.0 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
9.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Brevard County, Florida (2025). Based on 952 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/brevard
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Brevard 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 · 952 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com