Other in Calhoun County, Florida
86 cases (2023-2025) · Calhoun County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, Calhoun County prosecuted 86 cases in the "Other" charge category—a diverse grouping—with a 55.8% guilty conviction rate and notably high withheld adjudication at 40.7%, more than double the statewide average of 18.0%. Dismissals reached 2.3%, below statewide rates of 8.2%, while diversion accepted just 1.2% of cases versus statewide 8.5%. The elevated withheld rate suggests judicial preference for non-conviction outcomes in this smaller rural county.
Sentencing outcomes showed moderate severity for confined convictions, averaging 986 days with a median of 548 days. Prison affected 23.3% of defendants; 14.0% received jail time. Public defenders represented 27.9% of defendants while only 7.0% retained private counsel, indicating substantial economic disadvantage. The distinctive outcome profile—high withheld rates, low dismissals, low diversion—suggests Calhoun County's prosecutorial and judicial approach differs markedly from statewide patterns.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 86 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Calhoun County makes it in front of a judge. Of 82 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 13.4% — 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 (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 55.8% of 86 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 86 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 20 | 4.1 years |
| County Jail | 12 | 4.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Calhoun County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Calhoun County?
The guilty rate is 55.8% based on 86 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Calhoun 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 Other in Calhoun County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.7 years, with an average fine of $363 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
27.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
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 | 64 | 51.6% | 1.6% |
| Black | 18 | 83.3% | 5.6% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 | 54.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2024 | 34 | 44.1% | 5.9% | 5.3 years |
| 2025 | 17 | 82.4% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 25 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 22 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 20 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 18 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 1 |
Related Charges in Calhoun County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 126 | 84.1% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 66 | 59.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 172 (2023-2025) | 80.2% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 58 | 79.3% | 0.0% |
| Bribery | 72 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 58 (2023-2025) | 62.1% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 57 (2023-2025) | 59.6% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 53 (2023-2025) | 56.6% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Calhoun County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 86 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/calhoun
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Calhoun 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 · 86 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com