Other in Monroe County, Florida
741 cases (2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
Monroe County's prosecution of 'Other' charges in 2025 shows minimal dismissals (0.5% versus 8.2% statewide) and little use of diversion (2.0% versus 8.5% statewide). Instead, prosecutors heavily rely on adjudication withheld—35.5% versus 18% statewide—allowing guilt findings without formal convictions. Combined with 54.7% guilty verdicts, nearly 90% of defendants face guilt determinations.
Sentences are lighter than in other counties: 314 days average when confined, with a 60-day median. Jail time (19.2%) outpaces prison (5.9%). Monroe shows the highest private counsel rate (71.9%) among counties examined, with only 16.1% public defenders, suggesting a more affluent defendant pool.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Monroe County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,818 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.1% — 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 — 54.7% of 741 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 741 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) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 560 | 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 54.7% based on 741 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 35.5% 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 Monroe County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 10.5 months (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
16.1% of defendants use a public defender, while 71.9% 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 | 444 | 50.5% | 0.9% |
| Asian | 107 | 86.0% | 0.0% |
| Not Available | 59 | 78.0% | 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 (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,342 | 35.8% | 0.4% | 8.1 months |
| 2024 | 843 | 42.5% | 1.3% | 5.6 months |
| 2025 | 741 | 54.7% | 0.5% | 10.5 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 | 2,186 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 301 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 255 |
| NULL | NULL | 128 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 47 |
| Felony | First Degree | 8 |
| Local | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 983 | 37.5% | 0.3% |
| Drug Possession | 548 | 54.9% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 312 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 271 | 66.4% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 218 | 56.0% | 0.5% |
| Fraud | 171 | 72.5% | 0.0% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Monroe County, Florida (2025). Based on 741 public court records; last updated September 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 · 741 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com