Other in Leon County, Florida
602 cases (2025) · Leon County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Other charges in Leon County took a markedly different path from statewide norms. Only 39.5 percent resulted in guilty verdicts, with diversion programs resolving 23.4 percent—nearly triple the statewide rate of 8.5 percent. This combination suggests Leon County's State Attorney prioritizes rehabilitation over prosecution. Dismissals were rare at 2.3 percent, and withheld adjudication occurred in only 6.6 percent of cases, well below statewide averages.
When sentencing occurred, jail was the primary disposition at 24 percent, with 15 percent receiving prison time. Sentences averaged 742 days but the median of 143 days indicates many lighter sentences. Public defenders represented 35 percent of defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Leon County makes it in front of a judge. Of 4,286 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 7.4% — 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 outcomeGuilty — 39.5% of 602 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 602 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 | 502 | 3.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 247 | 4.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Leon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 345 | 47.5% | 2.3% |
| White | 237 | 31.2% | 2.5% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 738 | 35.4% | 1.4% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2024 | 674 | 30.9% | 2.4% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 602 | 39.5% | 2.3% | 2.0 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | Third Degree | 991 |
| NULL | Second Degree | 802 |
| NULL | First Degree | 189 |
| NULL | Not Applicable | 31 |
| NULL | Life | 1 |
Related Charges in Leon County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,866 | 36.0% | 0.6% |
| Drug Possession | 1,011 | 67.0% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 920 | 56.6% | 2.6% |
| Battery | 694 | 49.4% | 2.9% |
| Trespassing | 766 | 40.2% | 2.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 552 | 57.4% | 2.4% |
| Fraud | 317 | 53.6% | 4.4% |
| Weapons Offense | 264 | 82.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Leon County?
The guilty rate is 39.5% based on 602 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Leon County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.6% 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 Leon County?
The average sentence is 2.0 years (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
35.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 19.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Leon County, Florida (2025). Based on 602 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/leon
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Leon 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 · 602 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com