Other in Monroe County, Florida
730 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Monroe County's Other charges resulted in guilty verdicts for 54 percent of defendants, but withheld adjudication at 35.9 percent was the dominant outcome—nearly double the statewide average of 18 percent. Dismissals were nearly absent at 0.5 percent. The high withheld rate combined with guilty verdicts meant most defendants received non-conviction outcomes, suggesting a prosecution posture favoring alternative resolutions.
Sentences were notably short, averaging 312 days with a median of 60 days. Jail affected 19.2 percent of defendants while only 5.9 percent received prison. Notably, 73 percent of defendants had private attorneys, far exceeding public defender representation and suggesting Monroe County's defendant population has greater financial resources.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,824 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.0% — 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 — 54.0% of 730 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 730 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 | 531 | 2.0 months |
| State Prison Facility | 110 | 3.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Monroe 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 | 435 | 49.4% | 0.9% |
| Asian | 107 | 86.0% | 0.0% |
| Not Available | 58 | 77.6% | 0.0% |
| Black | 34 | 55.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,275 | 33.8% | 2.8% | 9.1 months |
| 2024 | 829 | 41.0% | 1.3% | 5.5 months |
| 2025 | 730 | 54.0% | 0.5% | 10.4 months |
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 | 2,129 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 270 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 258 |
| NULL | NULL | 128 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 43 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
| Local | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 985 | 37.0% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 551 | 52.5% | 1.3% |
| Trespassing | 311 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 272 | 63.6% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.7% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 223 | 52.0% | 0.4% |
| Fraud | 138 | 65.2% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 54.0% based on 730 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 35.9% 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 Monroe County?
The average sentence is 10.4 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
15.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 72.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 730 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe 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 · 730 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com