Other in Pasco County, Florida
756 cases (2025) · Pasco County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Pasco County prosecuted "Other" charges with minimal pretrial dismissals (0.9%) while emphasizing alternative resolution: 10.4% of defendants diverted through pretrial programs, the highest rate observed and double the 8.5% statewide average. The remaining defendants split between conviction (54.5%) and withheld adjudication (20.9%), reflecting a balanced approach to securing accountability.
Sentences when imposed averaged 1,208 days, the longest median (731 days) among observed counties. Prison confinement applied to 19.8% and jail to 9.4%. Counsel representation was predominantly public defender at 45.2%, with 31.6% private counsel—the highest private rate—suggesting Pasco serves a mixed-income population.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 54.5% of 756 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 756 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 | 432 | 4.2 years |
| County Jail | 231 | 6.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Pasco 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 | 600 | 55.7% | 1.2% |
| Black | 112 | 61.6% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 813 | 56.2% | 0.7% | 2.7 years |
| 2024 | 712 | 51.8% | 1.7% | 2.8 years |
| 2025 | 756 | 54.5% | 0.9% | 3.3 years |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 592 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 539 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 517 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 344 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 219 |
| NULL | NULL | 42 |
| Felony | First Degree | 17 |
| Felony | NULL | 9 |
| Misdemeanor | NULL | 2 |
Related Charges in Pasco County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,788 | 75.3% | 0.4% |
| Traffic Offense | 2,250 | 69.2% | 0.8% |
| Battery | 1,446 | 52.2% | 2.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,264 | 64.2% | 1.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 788 | 76.0% | 1.1% |
| DUI | 718 | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Trespassing | 519 | 73.4% | 4.4% |
| Burglary | 480 | 75.8% | 2.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Pasco County?
The guilty rate is 54.5% based on 756 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Pasco County?
Adjudication is withheld in 20.9% 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 Pasco County?
The average sentence is 3.3 years, with an average fine of $178 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
45.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 31.6% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Pasco County, Florida (2025). Based on 756 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/pasco
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Pasco 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 · 756 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com