Other in Columbia County, Florida

196 cases (2025) · Columbia County courts

Updated July 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Columbia County's 196 "Other" cases showed paradox: lenient convictions paired with severe sentences. Guilty rate was 54.1%, withheld adjudication 29.1%—highest among "Other" counties. Diversion reached 14.8%, above statewide 8.5%, yet dismissals at 0.5% lagged statewide 8.2%.

Median sentence was 1,370 days (nearly four years), average 1,652.2 days—the longest in the dataset. Probation averaged 1,479.9 days, prison 23.0%—highest in group. The county used withheld adjudication and diversion to avoid convictions for some, then imposed severe prison-level sentences on those who did not exit through diversion.

196
Total Cases (2025)
54.1%
Guilty Rate
29.1%
Withheld Rate
0.5%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 15.5% statewide, 2025
4.5 years
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
54.1% (106)
Withheld
29.1% (57)
Diversion
14.8% (29)
Dismissed
0.5% (1)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 54.1% of 196 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 196 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

4.5 years
Avg Sentence
3.8 years
Median Sentence
4.1 years
Avg Probation
$427
Avg Fine
23.0%
Prison Rate
4.6%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 113 4.6 years
County Jail 22 1.6 months

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Columbia County.

Counsel Analysis (2025)

61
Public Defender
82.0% guilty · 1.6% dismissed
39
Self or Unrepresented
2.6% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 128 50.0% 0.0%
Black 43 69.8% 2.3%

Age Distribution (2025)

19.5%
Under 21
20.5%
21-29
25.8%
30-39
15.3%
40-49
13.2%
50-59
5.8%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 183 43.2% 5.5% 2.6 years
2024 186 47.8% 0.5% 4.2 years
2025 196 54.1% 0.5% 4.5 years

Quarterly detail

2.2%
10.3%
2.8%
4.5%
0.0%
0.0%
2.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.6%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 159
Not Applicable Not Applicable 148
Misdemeanor Second Degree 130
Felony Second Degree 75
Misdemeanor First Degree 49
Felony First Degree 3
Not Applicable First Degree 1

Related Charges in Columbia County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 633 59.7% 0.0%
Drug Possession 277 85.2% 0.7%
Larceny / Theft 228 61.8% 0.0%
Resisting Officer 133 75.9% 1.5%
Fraud 173 75.7% 0.0%
Battery 124 70.2% 0.8%
Weapons Offense 56 94.6% 0.0%
Trespassing 49 77.6% 0.0%
III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Other in Columbia County?

The guilty rate is 54.1% based on 196 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Columbia County?

Adjudication is withheld in 29.1% 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 Columbia County?

The average sentence is 4.5 years, with an average fine of $427 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

31.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.0% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Columbia County, Florida (2025). Based on 196 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/columbia

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Columbia 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 · 196 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com