Other in Palm Beach County, Florida
5,545 cases (2025) · Palm Beach County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Palm Beach County processed "Other" charges with particularly low conviction and dismissal rates. Only 11.7 percent were convicted, among the lowest statewide, while dismissals occurred in just 0.4 percent against the state average of 8.2 percent. Diversion programs handled 13.3 percent and withheld adjudication 2.2 percent. The combination of low conviction, minimal dismissal, and moderate diversion reflects substantial case resolution through alternative pathways beyond traditional adjudication.
Sentences imposed were moderate. Average reached 584 days with median 180 days, indicating substantial variation. Prison was imposed in 4.1 percent and jail in 8.1 percent. Probation averaged 824 days. Fines were minimal at $86. Public defenders represented 20.9 percent, with only 11.6 percent retaining private counsel, typical for a large urban docket of primarily indigent defendants.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Palm Beach County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,421 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 25.6% — 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 — 13.3% of 5,545 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 5,545 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 | 1,253 | 2.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 624 | 3.8 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Palm Beach County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Palm Beach County?
The guilty rate is 11.7% based on 5,545 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Palm Beach County?
Adjudication is withheld in 2.1% 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 Palm Beach County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 7 months, with an average fine of $86 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
20.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 11.6% 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 | 2,092 | 12.6% | 0.7% |
| Black | 1,401 | 26.5% | 0.4% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,552 | 13.9% | 0.6% | 1 year, 6 months |
| 2024 | 4,992 | 13.0% | 0.8% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2025 | 5,545 | 11.7% | 0.4% | 1 year, 7 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Local | Not Applicable | 9,153 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 2,399 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 982 |
| Infraction | Not Applicable | 814 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 794 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 348 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 317 |
| County | Not Applicable | 217 |
| Felony | First Degree | 65 |
Related Charges in Palm Beach County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 18,615 | 27.2% | 0.4% |
| Drug Possession | 3,575 | 68.3% | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,172 | 64.3% | 0.5% |
| Battery | 2,688 | 45.3% | 0.5% |
| Trespassing | 2,272 | 69.6% | 1.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,093 | 62.0% | 0.5% |
| DUI | 1,692 | 95.6% | 0.3% |
| Sex Offense | 1,002 | 87.7% | 0.1% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Palm Beach County, Florida (2025). Based on 5,545 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/palm-beach
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Palm Beach 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 · 5,545 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com