Other in Okaloosa County, Florida
1,311 cases (2025) · Okaloosa County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Okaloosa County's approach to "Other" charges was extraordinarily diversion-focused. Pre-trial diversion programs absorbed 63.6 percent of the docket—more than seven times the statewide rate of 8.5 percent—a unique prosecutorial posture. Only 24.3 percent were convicted and only 1.2 percent had cases dismissed. Withheld adjudication applied to 4.7 percent. The overwhelming routing to diversion reflects Okaloosa's State Attorney strategy to resolve matters through program completion rather than adjudication.
Diversion participants faced substantial program obligations. Tracked sentences averaged 1,152 days with median 1,461 days, representing probation oversight within diversion structures. Prison was rare at 1.7 percent and jail at 0.2 percent. Fines averaged $323. Public defender representation was minimal at 2.4 percent and private counsel at 3.3 percent, suggesting most defendants were unrepresented or covered through alternative arrangements.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Okaloosa County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,324 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 28.6% — 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 outcomeDiversion — 63.6% of 1,311 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,311 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 | 134 | 3.3 years |
| County Jail | 83 | 2.7 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Okaloosa 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 | 1,073 | 22.0% | 0.8% |
| Black | 106 | 67.0% | 2.8% |
| Not Available | 14 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,830 | 18.6% | 2.0% | 3.5 years |
| 2024 | 1,887 | 22.1% | 1.6% | 2.3 years |
| 2025 | 1,311 | 24.3% | 1.2% | 3.2 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 | 2,976 |
| NULL | NULL | 969 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 586 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 317 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 145 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 29 |
| Felony | First Degree | 4 |
| Infraction | NULL | 1 |
| Local | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Okaloosa County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,352 | 39.9% | 4.7% |
| Drug Possession | 1,396 | 78.5% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 591 | 71.1% | 0.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 460 | 67.4% | 2.4% |
| Battery | 393 | 52.2% | 1.8% |
| DUI | 197 | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Trespassing | 326 | 77.3% | 0.3% |
| Sex Offense | 285 | 98.2% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Okaloosa County?
The guilty rate is 24.3% based on 1,311 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Okaloosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.7% 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 Okaloosa County?
The average sentence is 3.2 years, with an average fine of $323 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
2.4% of defendants use a public defender, while 3.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Okaloosa County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,311 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/okaloosa
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okaloosa 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 · 1,311 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com