Other in Hendry County, Florida
204 cases (2025) · Hendry County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, defendants charged with "Other" offenses in Hendry County faced dramatically different outcomes than the statewide average. While the state dismissed 8.2 percent of such cases, Hendry dismissed none. Instead, Hendry routed 34.3 percent to pre-trial diversion programs—quadruple the statewide rate—and applied adjudication withholding in 23 percent, allowing guilty findings without conviction. These approaches displaced dismissals rather than replacing them with guilty verdicts; only 40.2 percent were convicted. Hendry's prosecution priorities favor diversion and withheld adjudication over traditional dismissals.
Sentencing was moderate. Defendants averaged 895 days with median 579 days, paired with probation averaging 584 days. Prison was imposed in 11.3 percent and jail in 8.3 percent. Fines averaged $1,645. Public defenders represented 31.9 percent while only 14.7 percent retained private counsel, reflecting the indigent docket.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Hendry County makes it in front of a judge. Of 812 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 24.5% — 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 — 40.2% of 204 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 204 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 | 69 | 4.4 years |
| County Jail | 67 | 6.4 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Hendry 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 | 73 | 43.8% | 0.0% |
| Black | 42 | 45.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 154 | 55.8% | 0.0% | 2.3 years |
| 2024 | 247 | 34.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| 2025 | 204 | 40.2% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
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 | 281 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 150 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 105 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 54 |
| Felony | First Degree | 15 |
Related Charges in Hendry County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 696 | 57.5% | 0.1% |
| Drug Possession | 379 | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 119 | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 156 | 69.2% | 0.0% |
| Probation Violation | 136 | 89.0% | 11.0% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 117 | 13.7% | 86.3% |
| Battery | 115 | 68.7% | 0.9% |
| DUI | 76 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Hendry County?
The guilty rate is 40.2% based on 204 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Hendry County?
Adjudication is withheld in 23.0% 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 Hendry County?
The average sentence is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $1,645 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
31.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 14.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Hendry County, Florida (2025). Based on 204 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/hendry
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Hendry 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 · 204 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com