Other in Collier County, Florida
1,203 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Collier County's 'Other' charges show a notably high dismissal rate. Collier dismisses 30.1% of cases versus only 8.2% statewide, a significant advantage for defendants. The withheld adjudication rate (15.4%) runs slightly below state norms (18.0%), and diversion usage (9.6%) is modestly above statewide (8.5%), suggesting Collier prosecutors exercise discretion toward alternative outcomes.
Among those convicted, defendants face substantial sentences when confined—averaging 961.9 days—though the median of 426 days indicates wide variation. About 13% receive prison time and 13% jail time. Over half of defendants (52.5%) retain private attorneys, while 29.2% rely on public defenders, suggesting a mixed resource base across this county.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,757 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 45.5% — in line with 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 — 43.1% of 1,203 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,203 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 | 801 | 5.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 455 | 3.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Collier County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 43.1% based on 1,203 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.4% 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 Collier County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.6 years, with an average fine of $224 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 52.5% 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 | 993 | 42.8% | 31.6% |
| Black | 118 | 72.9% | 8.5% |
| Asian | 12 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,987 | 48.3% | 23.2% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 1,399 | 37.7% | 28.3% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 1,203 | 43.1% | 30.1% | 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 | 1,711 |
| Infraction | Not Applicable | 1,001 |
| Local | Not Applicable | 638 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 615 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 276 |
| County | Not Applicable | 230 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 105 |
| Felony | First Degree | 13 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 926 | 69.7% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 678 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 499 | 58.9% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 369 | 55.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 386 | 68.9% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 227 | 79.3% | 0.4% |
Was Your Case Dismissed?
30.1% of Other cases in Collier County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.
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FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,203 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier 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 · 1,203 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com