Other in Calhoun County, Florida
85 cases (2023-2025) · Calhoun County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
In Calhoun County, "Other" charges result in conviction far more often than statewide norms. Nearly 98 percent of cases end in either guilt (56.5 percent) or adjudication withheld (41.2 percent), compared to a statewide withheld rate of just 18.8 percent. The dismissal rate of 2.4 percent trails the statewide average by 6.2 percentage points, suggesting prosecutors in this county pursue these cases aggressively or that the charges are relatively straightforward. No diversion program was used in any of the 85 cases, whereas statewide 8.8 percent of defendants access pre-trial diversion to avoid conviction.
Defendants convicted or adjudicated here face substantial consequences. Average sentences span nearly three years, with the median at 548 days, and probation averages two years. About 23.5 percent receive prison time and 14.1 percent serve jail time. Most defendants (28.2 percent) are represented by public defenders, with only 7.1 percent retaining private counsel, indicating limited financial resources among those charged. Average fines are modest at roughly $367.
Figures cover 85 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 81 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 13.6% — 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 — 56.5% of 85 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 85 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 | 63 | 52.4% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 | 54.3% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2024 | 34 | 44.1% | 5.9% | 5.3 years |
| 2025 | 16 | 87.5% | 0.0% | 1 year, 9 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 24 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 22 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 20 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 18 |
| Not Applicable | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Calhoun County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 128 | 82.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 67 | 58.2% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 171 (2023-2025) | 80.1% | 0.6% |
| Battery | 57 | 78.9% | 0.0% |
| Bribery | 72 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 59 (2023-2025) | 57.6% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 58 (2023-2025) | 62.1% | 0.0% |
| Assault | 53 (2023-2025) | 56.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Calhoun County?
The guilty rate is 56.5% based on 85 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Calhoun County?
Adjudication is withheld in 41.2% 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?
The average sentence is 2.7 years, with an average fine of $367 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
28.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.1% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Calhoun County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 85 public court records; last updated July 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 · 85 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com