Other in Franklin County, Florida
227 cases (2025) · Franklin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Franklin County achieved the most favorable resolution pattern for "other" felony defendants among all counties: only 27.8% were convicted, 37% entered diversion programs (more than four times the 8.5% statewide average), 26.9% received adjudication withheld, and 7.5% were dismissed. This reflects a strong prosecutorial and judicial commitment to alternatives over conviction.
Defendants who proceeded to sentencing received modest terms: median 60 days and average 227 days. Only 14.5% experienced incarceration, the lowest rate among counties reviewed. Representation data were sparse in available records, limiting visibility into attorney access patterns for the broader docket.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Franklin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 177 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 38.4% — 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 (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeDiversion — 37.0% of 227 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 227 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 | 71 | 3.3 months |
| State Prison Facility | 13 | 1 year, 12 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Franklin 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 | 186 | 27.4% | 9.1% |
| Black | 19 | 63.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 251 | 14.3% | 8.4% | 6.0 months |
| 2024 | 223 | 15.7% | 3.1% | 5.7 months |
| 2025 | 227 | 27.8% | 7.5% | 7.6 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 321 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 272 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 44 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 34 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 29 |
| Not Applicable | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Franklin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 212 | 69.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 126 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 54 | 68.5% | 1.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 94 (2023-2025) | 73.4% | 2.1% |
| Trespassing | 77 (2023-2025) | 77.9% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 76 (2023-2025) | 64.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 76 (2023-2025) | 77.6% | 2.6% |
| Drug Sale | 43 (2023-2025) | 95.3% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Franklin County?
The guilty rate is 27.8% based on 227 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Franklin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.9% 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 Franklin County?
The average sentence is 7.6 months, with an average fine of $177 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
11.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Franklin County, Florida (2025). Based on 227 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/franklin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Franklin 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 · 227 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com