Other in Santa Rosa County, Florida
386 cases (2025) · Santa Rosa County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Santa Rosa County's "Other" charge outcomes closely tracked statewide patterns. Guilty verdicts accounted for 67.4%, withheld adjudication 16.8%, and dismissals 6.7%—nearly matching the 8.2% statewide average. Diversion at 8.3% aligned perfectly with state norms at 8.5%, indicating the local State Attorney followed prosecutorial strategies consistent with the broader statewide approach.
Defendants received average sentences of 1,013 days with median confinement at 364 days. Prison applied to 18.9% and jail to 24.4%. The public defender handled 29.5% of cases versus 7.5% private counsel, reflecting limited access to paid defense in this Panhandle county.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Santa Rosa County makes it in front of a judge. Of 912 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 29.4% — 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 outcomeGuilty — 67.4% of 386 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 386 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 277 | 5.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 225 | 4.6 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Santa Rosa 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 | 320 | 66.2% | 7.5% |
| Black | 47 | 80.9% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 407 | 61.4% | 0.5% | 1 year, 11 months |
| 2024 | 443 | 63.0% | 3.6% | 2.2 years |
| 2025 | 386 | 67.4% | 6.7% | 2.8 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 | 510 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 366 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 208 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 96 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 45 |
| Felony | First Degree | 10 |
| Felony | Life | 1 |
Related Charges in Santa Rosa County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,307 | 60.4% | 4.9% |
| Drug Possession | 961 | 74.1% | 0.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 545 | 64.6% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 410 | 55.9% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 397 | 93.7% | 1.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 317 | 74.4% | 2.2% |
| Sex Offense | 157 | 80.3% | 12.1% |
| Trespassing | 144 | 84.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Santa Rosa County?
The guilty rate is 67.4% based on 386 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Santa Rosa County?
Adjudication is withheld in 16.8% 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 Santa Rosa County?
The average sentence is 2.8 years, with an average fine of $737 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
29.5% of defendants use a public defender, while 7.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Santa Rosa County, Florida (2025). Based on 386 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/santa-rosa
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Santa Rosa 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 · 386 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com