Other in Putnam County, Florida

181 cases (2025) · Putnam County courts

Updated September 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Other charges in Putnam County showed an unusually punitive outcome pattern. Zero dismissals occurred despite the statewide average of 8.2%, and 80.1% of cases ended in guilty verdicts. Adjudication withheld occurred in 18.8% of cases, matching the statewide rate. The complete absence of dismissals combined with the high guilty rate suggests prosecutors in Putnam County pursue these charges aggressively, with minimal resolution outside conviction or withheld adjudication.

Among convicted defendants, 68.5% faced confinement, split between jail and prison. Average sentences reached 899.7 days among those confined, with a median of 364 days. Only 4.4% had private attorneys—the lowest share for this charge—while 32.6% were represented by public defenders, indicating significant resource constraints among accused defendants.

Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.

181
Total Cases (2025)
80.1%
Guilty Rate
18.8%
Withheld Rate
0.0%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 15.5% statewide, 2025
2.5 years
Avg Sentence (confined)
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
80.1% (145)
Withheld
18.8% (34)
Diversion
1.1% (2)
Dismissed
0.0% (0)
Acquitted
0.0% (0)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 80.1% of 181 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 181 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

2.5 years
Avg Sentence (confined)
0 year, 12 months
Median Sentence
2.8 years
Avg Probation
$81
Avg Fine
32.6%
Prison Rate
35.9%
Jail Rate

Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence (confined)
County Jail 183 3.4 months
State Prison Facility 182 4.0 years

Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Putnam County.

III Getting Help

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Other in Putnam County?

The guilty rate is 80.1% based on 181 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Putnam County?

Adjudication is withheld in 18.8% 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 Putnam County?

Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 2.5 years, with an average fine of $81 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

32.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 4.4% retain private counsel (2025).

IV Full Data

Counsel Analysis (2025)

59
Public Defender
89.8% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
26
Self or Unrepresented
50.0% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
8
Private Attorney
87.5% guilty · 0.0% dismissed

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 124 82.3% 0.0%
Black 41 80.5% 0.0%

Age Distribution (2025)

6.1%
Under 21
15.5%
21-29
38.1%
30-39
19.9%
40-49
9.4%
50-59
11.0%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence (confined)
2023 219 63.9% 1.8% 1 year, 8 months
2024 239 69.0% 0.0% 2.2 years
2025 181 80.1% 0.0% 2.5 years

Quarterly detail

6.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Q1’23 Q2’23 Q3’23 Q4’23 Q1’24 Q2’24 Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25

Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.

Charge Level Breakdown

Level Degree Cases
Felony Third Degree 210
Misdemeanor Second Degree 183
Misdemeanor First Degree 172
Felony Second Degree 71
Not Applicable Not Applicable 2
Felony First Degree 1

Related Charges in Putnam County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 989 77.7% 0.0%
Traffic Offense 571 65.5% 0.0%
Battery 237 60.3% 0.8%
Larceny / Theft 244 82.8% 0.0%
Resisting Officer 211 84.4% 0.0%
Trespassing 118 91.5% 0.0%
Fraud 75 68.0% 0.0%
Criminal Mischief 57 77.2% 1.8%

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Putnam County, Florida (2025). Based on 181 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/putnam

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Putnam 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 · 181 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com