Other in Gilchrist County, Florida
57 cases (2025) · Gilchrist County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Gilchrist County resolved 57 'Other' cases with a guilty rate of 63.2%. The dismissal rate of 1.8% fell sharply below the statewide average of 8.2%. Notably, withheld adjudications were exceptionally rare at 1.8% versus 18.0% statewide, but diversion programs were heavily utilized at 33.3%—nearly four times the statewide rate of 8.5%. Small sample size suggests caution.
Among convicted defendants, sentences averaged 2.2 years with a median of 1.8 years, indicating sustained confinement. Prison confinement occurred in 28.1% of cases, among the highest observed. Average probation extended 2.3 years. Notably, average fines were minimal at $69, far below typical amounts. Public defender representation was low at 22.8%.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Gilchrist County makes it in front of a judge. Of 76 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 17.1% — 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 outcomeGuilty — 63.2% of 57 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 26 | 3.7 years |
| County Jail | 21 | 3.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Gilchrist County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 49 | 63.3% | 2.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 75.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| 2024 | 28 | 71.4% | 0.0% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 57 | 63.2% | 1.8% | 2.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 45 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 38 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 23 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Gilchrist County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 87 | 58.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Possession | 103 | 79.6% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 30 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 71 (2023-2025) | 90.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 66 (2023-2025) | 81.8% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 54 (2023-2025) | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 48 (2023-2025) | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 42 (2023-2025) | 85.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Gilchrist County?
The guilty rate is 63.2% based on 57 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Gilchrist County?
Adjudication is withheld in 1.8% 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 Gilchrist County?
The average sentence is 2.2 years, with an average fine of $69 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
22.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Gilchrist County, Florida (2025). Based on 57 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/gilchrist
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gilchrist 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 · 57 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com