Other in Hardee County, Florida
91 cases (2025) · Hardee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Hardee County's 91 "Other" cases showed balanced prosecution. Dismissal rate of 8.8% marginally exceeded statewide 8.2%. Guilty rate was 67.0%, moderate among peers, and withheld adjudication at 11.0% fell below statewide 18.0%. Diversion at 13.2% exceeded statewide 8.5%, offering rehabilitation.
Sentences were severe: median 731 days (two years), average 1,367.4 days, probation 1,113.7 days (three years). Prison was highest at 25.3%, fines averaged $1,606.03—notably high. The small sample (91 cases) warranted caution, but outcomes suggested serious felonies, resulting in substantial punishment despite balanced disposition patterns.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Hardee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 192 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 19.3% — 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 — 67.0% of 91 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 91 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 | 51 | 5.8 years |
| County Jail | 43 | 5.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Hardee 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 | 47 | 61.7% | 8.5% |
| Black | 29 | 86.2% | 3.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 66.7% | 12.4% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 103 | 71.8% | 9.7% | 4.2 years |
| 2025 | 91 | 67.0% | 8.8% | 3.7 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 109 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 68 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 63 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 36 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 17 |
| Felony | Life | 3 |
| Felony | First Degree punishable by life | 2 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Hardee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 261 | 56.3% | 17.2% |
| Drug Possession | 196 | 75.5% | 1.0% |
| Battery | 89 | 62.9% | 12.4% |
| Resisting Officer | 69 | 75.4% | 4.3% |
| Trespassing | 43 | 41.9% | 18.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 62 | 54.8% | 4.8% |
| DUI | 43 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Weapons Offense | 60 (2023-2025) | 88.3% | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Hardee County?
The guilty rate is 67.0% based on 91 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Hardee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.0% 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 Hardee County?
The average sentence is 3.7 years, with an average fine of $1,606 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
31.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Hardee County, Florida (2025). Based on 91 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/hardee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hardee 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 · 91 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com