Other in Okaloosa County, Florida

In Okaloosa County, "Other" charges follow a radically different prosecutorial path than the statewide norm. Diversion programs resolve 53.7 percent of cases—six times the statewide average of 8.8 percent—suggesting the State Attorney's office prioritizes deflecting defendants away from the criminal justice system rather than pursuing conviction. The guilty rate of 21.2 percent and withheld rate of 6.9 percent remain well below statewide averages, but the dismissal rate of 1.7 percent is the most striking outlier: defendants face a 6.9 percentage-point disadvantage compared to the statewide dismissal rate of 8.6 percent. This pattern indicates that Okaloosa County favors resolution through diversion over dismissal or acquittal.

When diversion fails and cases proceed to sentencing, confinement is rare. Only 4.4 percent of defendants receive prison or jail time, while the median sentence spans 731 days with average probation of 820 days. The average fine of $405 reflects minor financial penalties. Public defenders handled 7.5 percent of cases, suggesting limited public defender involvement across this charge category in Okaloosa County.

1.7% of Other cases in Okaloosa County are dismissed — below Florida's statewide average of 17.0%. Okaloosa County is tougher than typical on these cases, so the attorney you pick matters more here.

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5,019
Total Cases
21.2%
Guilty Rate
6.9%
Withheld Rate
1.7%
Dismissal Rate
3.0 years
Avg Sentence

Outcome Breakdown

Guilty
21.2% (1,064)
Withheld
6.9% (345)
Diversion
53.7% (2,696)
Dismissed
1.7% (83)
Acquitted
0.1% (5)

Sentencing Breakdown

3.0 years
Avg Sentence
2.0 years
Median Sentence
2.2 years
Avg Probation
$405
Avg Fine
2.7%
Prison Rate
1.7%
Jail Rate
Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
State Prison Facility 137 3.3 years
County Jail 84 2.6 years

Counsel Analysis

2,700
Self or Unrepresented
3.0% guilty · 0.7% dismissed
377
Public Defender
72.4% guilty · 2.1% dismissed
317
Private Attorney
36.9% guilty · 0.3% dismissed
40
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
87.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
37
Conflict Counsel
78.4% guilty · 2.7% dismissed

Demographics

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 3,574 19.7% 0.8%
Black 447 61.5% 0.7%
Not Available 64 10.9% 0.0%

Age Distribution

53.9%
Under 21
11.0%
21-29
12.6%
30-39
11.2%
40-49
6.5%
50-59
4.8%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 1,830 18.6% 2.0% 3.5 years
2024 1,888 22.1% 1.6% 2.3 years
2025 1,301 23.5% 1.2% 3.2 years

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Misdemeanor Second Degree 2,976
NULL NULL 969
Felony Third Degree 578
Misdemeanor First Degree 316
Felony Second Degree 145
Not Applicable Not Applicable 29
Felony First Degree 4
Infraction NULL 1
Local NULL 1

Related Charges in Okaloosa County

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 6,224 37.4% 2.7%
Drug Possession 4,659 76.3% 0.4%
Larceny / Theft 1,807 69.7% 0.9%
Resisting Officer 1,390 68.7% 1.5%
Battery 1,375 52.7% 1.3%
DUI 1,239 97.3% 1.2%
Trespassing 1,051 77.1% 0.6%
Sex Offense 816 90.7% 3.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Other in Okaloosa County?
The guilty rate is 21.2% based on 5,019 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Okaloosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 6.9% of cases. 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 3.0 years, with an average fine of $405.
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
7.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.3% retain private counsel.

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 · 5,019 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026