Other in Gulf County, Florida
131 cases (2025) · Gulf County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Gulf County handled 131 miscellaneous offense cases with high conviction rates: 82.4% guilty and only 4.6% adjudication withheld—substantially lower than the statewide 18.0% withheld rate. Dismissals reached 13.0%, slightly above the statewide 8.2%. Critically, zero cases received diversion despite the statewide rate of 8.5%. The absence of diversion programs and low withheld-adjudication rate indicate a prosecution-intensive environment with minimal alternatives to conviction.
Median sentences were brief at 31.5 days, but probation was lengthy at 986 days—over 2.5 years. Prison time was minimal at 3.8%, with 13.0% receiving jail time. The small county relied almost entirely on public defenders, with only 1.5% private attorney representation. Gulf County prioritizes conviction and probation supervision over confinement, but offers defendants few opportunities to avoid conviction through dismissal or diversion programs.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Gulf County makes it in front of a judge. Of 139 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 12.9% — 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 — 82.4% of 131 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 131 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 | 68 | 2.5 months |
| State Prison Facility | 34 | 3.0 years |
| Confined to Other Diversionary Facility | 1 | 28 days |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Gulf 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 | 62 | 85.5% | 6.5% |
| Black | 20 | 80.0% | 15.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 165 | 86.7% | 9.7% | 1 year |
| 2024 | 214 | 81.8% | 12.6% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2025 | 131 | 82.4% | 13.0% | 9.0 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 337 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 68 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 49 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 40 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 13 |
| Not Applicable | NULL | 2 |
| Misdemeanor | Not Applicable | 1 |
Related Charges in Gulf County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 119 | 88.2% | 0.8% |
| Drug Possession | 114 | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 46 | 76.1% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 84 (2023-2025) | 84.5% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 76 (2023-2025) | 84.2% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 54 (2023-2025) | 79.6% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 46 (2023-2025) | 91.3% | 0.0% |
| Criminal Mischief | 42 (2023-2025) | 78.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Gulf County?
The guilty rate is 82.4% based on 131 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Gulf County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.6% 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 Gulf County?
The average sentence is 9.0 months, with an average fine of $310 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
13.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 1.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Gulf County, Florida (2025). Based on 131 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/gulf
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Gulf 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 · 131 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com