Other in Escambia County, Florida
1,544 cases (2025) · Escambia County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Escambia County's 1,545 "Other" cases showed moderate conviction and robust diversion. Guilty rate was 39.2%—among lowest—and withheld adjudication at 17.3% approached statewide 18.0%. Diversion reached 18.2%, above statewide 8.5%, and dismissals at 4.9% represented meaningful case disposition.
Sentences averaged 869.1 days with probation at 898.7 days (over two years). Prison was 7.0%, jail 8.3%, suggesting probation-heavy sentences. The large caseload and balanced approach made Escambia representative of middle-ground prosecution policy—neither lenient nor harsh.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Escambia County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,121 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 46.0% — 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 — 39.2% of 1,544 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,544 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 | 248 | 5.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 212 | 4.7 years |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 1 | 3.3 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Escambia County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Escambia County?
The guilty rate is 39.2% based on 1,544 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Escambia County?
Adjudication is withheld in 17.4% 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 Escambia County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.4 years, with an average fine of $448 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
5.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.8% 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 | 675 | 37.0% | 4.4% |
| Black | 377 | 51.7% | 5.6% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,280 | 31.9% | 10.5% | 2.9 years |
| 2024 | 1,307 | 37.2% | 2.7% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 1,544 | 39.2% | 4.9% | 2.4 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | NULL | 2,345 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 950 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 303 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 216 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 155 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 151 |
| Felony | First Degree | 10 |
| Felony | Life | 1 |
Related Charges in Escambia County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,108 | 59.3% | 14.1% |
| Drug Possession | 2,249 | 75.7% | 6.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,730 | 69.2% | 10.4% |
| Battery | 847 | 61.4% | 14.6% |
| Trespassing | 676 | 83.7% | 7.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 610 | 77.2% | 8.4% |
| Fraud | 335 | 72.2% | 9.6% |
| DUI | 528 | 89.6% | 8.9% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Escambia County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,544 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/escambia
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Escambia 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 · 1,544 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com