Other in Manatee County, Florida
653 cases (2025) · Manatee County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Other charges in Manatee County emphasized withheld adjudication, with 33.9 percent of cases resulting in this non-conviction outcome—nearly double the statewide average of 18 percent. Guilty verdicts occurred in half of all cases, and diversion programs resolved 11.4 percent. Together, these outcomes allowed most defendants to avoid traditional conviction. Dismissals were rare at 3 percent.
Confinement was notably light: only 9.6 percent received prison and 8.2 percent received jail. Sentences averaged 1,202 days but the median of 366 days shows considerable variation. Public defenders represented 28 percent of defendants compared to 11 percent with private counsel.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Manatee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 864 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.8% — 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 — 50.2% of 653 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 653 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 189 | 4.9 years |
| County Jail | 154 | 6.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Manatee County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Manatee County?
The guilty rate is 50.2% based on 653 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Manatee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 34.2% 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 Manatee County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 3.3 years, with an average fine of $380 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
28.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 11.0% retain private counsel (2025).
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 | 394 | 55.6% | 4.3% |
| Black | 156 | 53.2% | 1.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 564 | 52.0% | 2.0% | 2.6 years |
| 2024 | 581 | 44.6% | 3.8% | 2.8 years |
| 2025 | 653 | 50.2% | 3.1% | 3.3 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 | 686 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 359 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 305 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 225 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 157 |
| Not Applicable | NULL | 63 |
| Felony | First Degree | 3 |
Related Charges in Manatee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 5,099 | 43.9% | 2.7% |
| Drug Possession | 1,863 | 62.0% | 0.9% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,030 | 59.9% | 3.1% |
| Battery | 706 | 56.7% | 2.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 573 | 71.0% | 2.8% |
| Trespassing | 385 | 69.1% | 7.8% |
| Fraud | 402 | 67.9% | 0.7% |
| Sex Offense | 243 | 81.5% | 13.2% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Manatee County, Florida (2025). Based on 653 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/manatee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Manatee 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 · 653 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com