Other in Collier County, Florida
1,234 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Collier County prosecuted 1,234 miscellaneous offense cases with notably defendant-friendly outcomes. Guilty findings occurred in only 43.4% of cases, well below statewide average. Dismissals reached 29.3%, nearly four times the statewide rate of 8.2%, while adjudication withheld in 15.5% of cases. Diversion programs were used in 10.0%, slightly above statewide rate. The outcome mix indicates Collier County's prosecution strategy prioritizes case evaluation and selective prosecution.
When sentenced, cases drew substantial terms: median 365 days, average 950 days. Fines averaged $227. However, confinement was modest—13.0% to prison, 12.9% to jail. Notably, 52.8% of defendants retained private attorneys, far above typical public defender rates in other counties. Collier County's profile suggests a prosperous community with high private counsel representation and a prosecutorial office that exercises discretion to dismiss cases that don't merit conviction.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,756 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 — 43.4% of 1,234 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,234 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 | 813 | 5.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 458 | 3.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Collier County.
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 | 1,021 | 43.0% | 30.8% |
| Black | 119 | 72.3% | 8.4% |
| Asian | 14 | 35.7% | 21.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,992 | 48.1% | 23.1% | 1 year, 4 months |
| 2024 | 1,424 | 38.0% | 27.8% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 1,234 | 43.4% | 29.3% | 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 | 1,772 |
| Infraction | Not Applicable | 1,002 |
| Local | Not Applicable | 638 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 615 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 276 |
| County | Not Applicable | 230 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 104 |
| 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 | 896 | 69.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 679 | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 501 | 58.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 371 | 56.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 387 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 227 | 79.3% | 0.4% |
Was Your Case Dismissed?
29.3% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 43.4% based on 1,234 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 15.5% 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?
The average sentence is 2.6 years, with an average fine of $227 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 52.8% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,234 public court records; last updated July 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 · 1,234 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com