Other in Liberty County, Florida

40 cases (2025) · Liberty County courts

In 2025, Liberty County showed markedly permissive dismissal practices. With 20.0 percent of "Other" charges dismissed against the statewide average of 8.2 percent, Liberty dismissed cases at among the highest rates in Florida. The county routed 15.0 percent to pre-trial diversion—nearly double the state rate—resulting in only 50.0 percent convictions. Withheld adjudication covered 7.5 percent and acquittals 2.5 percent, further reducing conviction. Liberty's State Attorney clearly prioritizes alternatives to conviction.

Sentencing diverged from other counties. Prison was imposed in only 5.0 percent, but jail appeared in 27.5 percent—the highest jail rate observed. Probation averaged 1,309 days, more than three years. Public defenders represented 35.0 percent against only 2.5 percent with private counsel, reflecting an overwhelmingly indigent docket. Fines averaged $238.

40
Total Cases (2025)
50.0%
Guilty Rate
7.5%
Withheld Rate
20.0%
Dismissal Rate
vs 15.5% statewide, 2025
1 year, 12 months
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
50.0% (20)
Withheld
7.5% (3)
Diversion
15.0% (6)
Dismissed
20.0% (8)
Acquitted
2.5% (1)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 50.0% of 40 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 40 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

1 year, 12 months
Avg Sentence
0 year, 12 months
Median Sentence
3.6 years
Avg Probation
$238
Avg Fine
5.0%
Prison Rate
27.5%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 42 5.2 months
State Prison Facility 14 3.3 years
19
Self or Unrepresented
42.1% guilty · 31.6% dismissed
14
Public Defender
64.3% guilty · 7.1% dismissed

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 26 42.3% 23.1%
0.0%
Under 21
25.6%
21-29
28.2%
30-39
25.6%
40-49
10.3%
50-59
10.3%
60+

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 38 52.6% 7.9% 1 year
2024 47 27.7% 27.7% 9.7 months
2025 40 50.0% 20.0% 1 year, 12 months
Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor Second Degree 32
Not Applicable Not Applicable 32
Felony Second Degree 27
Felony Third Degree 26
Misdemeanor First Degree 6
Felony First Degree 2
Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 93 69.9% 2.2%
Traffic Offense 64 57.8% 0.0%
Battery 69 (2023-2025) 50.7% 10.1%
Resisting Officer 52 (2023-2025) 65.4% 11.5%
Trespassing 42 (2023-2025) 42.9% 28.6%
Larceny / Theft 33 (2023-2025) 51.5% 6.1%
Contempt of Court 23 (2023-2025) 47.8% 17.4%
Assault 18 (2023-2025) 55.6% 0.0%

Was Your Case Dismissed?

20.0% of Other cases in Liberty County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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III Getting Help

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What is the guilty rate for Other in Liberty County?

The guilty rate is 50.0% based on 40 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Liberty County?

Adjudication is withheld in 7.5% 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 Liberty County?

The average sentence is 1 year, 12 months, with an average fine of $238 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

35.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 2.5% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Liberty County, Florida (2025). Based on 40 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/liberty

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Liberty 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 · 40 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com