Other in Martin County, Florida
554 cases (2025) · Martin County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Martin County exhibited a bifurcated approach to "Other" charges. Dismissals reached 22.0 percent against the statewide 8.2 percent, placing Martin among the most dismissal-prone counties. Withheld adjudication applied to 16.1 percent. However, diversion programs were nearly absent at 0.7 percent, and only 55.2 percent were convicted. The pattern suggests Martin's prosecution pursues dismissals and adjudication withholding over conviction, but when conviction occurs, sentences are severe.
Sentencing revealed severity. Average sentences reached 1,282 days with median 1,461 days—nearly four years. Prison was imposed in 30.1 percent, the highest rate observed. Probation averaged 731 days. Fines averaged $398. Martin's docket was distinctly affluent: 48.7 percent retained private counsel, the highest private-attorney rate observed, against 28.2 percent with public defenders.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Martin County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,723 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 24.2% — 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 — 55.2% of 554 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 554 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 | 370 | 3.9 years |
| County Jail | 210 | 6.8 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Martin 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 | 404 | 50.7% | 24.8% |
| Black | 136 | 72.1% | 14.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 846 | 33.2% | 55.3% | 2.4 years |
| 2024 | 952 | 29.4% | 57.2% | 2.1 years |
| 2025 | 554 | 55.2% | 22.0% | 3.5 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Infraction | Not Applicable | 1,104 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 498 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 338 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 177 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 82 |
| County | Not Applicable | 78 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 67 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
| Felony | Life | 3 |
| NULL | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Martin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,952 | 52.3% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 960 | 61.0% | 6.8% |
| DUI | 608 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
| Larceny / Theft | 344 | 83.7% | 1.2% |
| Escape / Failure to Appear | 359 | 42.3% | 57.1% |
| Sex Offense | 83 | 91.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 335 | 80.3% | 2.4% |
| Probation Violation | 269 | 97.4% | 1.5% |
Was Your Case Dismissed?
22.0% of Other cases in Martin County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Martin County?
The guilty rate is 55.2% based on 554 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Martin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.1% 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 Martin County?
The average sentence is 3.5 years, with an average fine of $398 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
28.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 48.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Martin County, Florida (2025). Based on 554 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/martin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Martin 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 · 554 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com