Other in Sarasota County, Florida
1,063 cases (2025) · Sarasota County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Sarasota County's Other charges resulted in guilty verdicts for 77.6 percent of defendants, the second-highest guilty rate among counties reviewed. Withheld adjudication occurred in 12.2 percent of cases, below the statewide average of 18 percent. Dismissals were rare at 2.4 percent, well below statewide. This outcome distribution reflects aggressive prosecution with limited alternative resolutions, resulting in high conviction rates.
Confinement was moderate, with 10.2 percent receiving prison and 16.2 percent receiving jail sentences. Sentences averaged 664 days with a median of 151 days. Average fines were $331. Counsel representation data was limited in reporting, with only 0.5 percent private attorney representation noted.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Sarasota County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,068 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 5.7% — 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 — 77.6% of 1,063 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,063 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 | 517 | 4.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 297 | 4.4 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Sarasota County.
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
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 | 771 | 77.7% | 3.1% |
| Black | 225 | 83.1% | 0.4% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,052 | 61.8% | 9.5% | 1 year, 5 months |
| 2024 | 1,137 | 70.9% | 7.9% | 2.3 years |
| 2025 | 1,063 | 77.6% | 2.4% | 1 year, 10 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 | NULL | 1,509 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 673 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 509 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 278 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 137 |
| County | NULL | 119 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 12 |
| NULL | NULL | 8 |
| Felony | First Degree | 7 |
Related Charges in Sarasota County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,328 | 50.1% | 2.8% |
| Drug Possession | 2,404 | 75.9% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,028 | 64.1% | 2.5% |
| DUI | 711 | 96.6% | 0.7% |
| Battery | 685 | 57.7% | 0.9% |
| Sex Offense | 561 | 78.3% | 0.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 594 | 74.1% | 1.3% |
| Trespassing | 443 | 78.6% | 2.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Sarasota County?
The guilty rate is 77.6% based on 1,063 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Sarasota County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.2% 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 Sarasota County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 10 months, with an average fine of $332 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
0.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.5% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Sarasota County, Florida (2025). Based on 1,063 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/sarasota
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Sarasota 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 · 1,063 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com