Other in St. Johns County, Florida

599 cases (2025) · St. Johns County courts

Updated July 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, St. Johns County handled "Other" charges with a relatively balanced prosecutorial approach. Convictions reached 59.4 percent while dismissals occurred in 10.5 percent, slightly above the statewide average of 8.2 percent. Diversion programs accepted 12.5 percent, exceeding the state rate, and withheld adjudication applied to 16.5 percent. Only 0.2 percent resulted in acquittal. The distribution reflected a moderate stance compared to high-conviction or high-dismissal peers.

Sentencing showed moderation. Average sentences were 475 days with median just 107 days, indicating wide variation with many shorter sentences. Prison was imposed in 10.5 percent and jail in 20.0 percent. Probation averaged 999 days. Fines averaged $190. Public defenders represented 20.0 percent and private counsel 17.2 percent, a balanced split suggesting moderate economic diversity in the defendant population.

599
Total Cases (2025)
59.4%
Guilty Rate
16.5%
Withheld Rate
10.5%
Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 15.5% statewide, 2025
1 year, 4 months
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
59.4% (356)
Withheld
16.5% (99)
Diversion
12.5% (75)
Dismissed
10.5% (63)
Acquitted
0.2% (1)

Largest outcomeGuilty — 59.4% of 599 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 599 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

1 year, 4 months
Avg Sentence
3.6 months
Median Sentence
2.7 years
Avg Probation
$190
Avg Fine
10.5%
Prison Rate
20.0%
Jail Rate

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

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 644 1.6 months
State Prison Facility 195 3.7 years
Confined to Other Diversionary Facility 1 1 year, 1 months

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

Counsel Analysis (2025)

120
Public Defender
75.0% guilty · 5.8% dismissed
103
Private Attorney
45.6% guilty · 1.9% dismissed
27
Self or Unrepresented
44.4% guilty · 3.7% dismissed
19
Conflict Counsel
78.9% guilty · 0.0% dismissed
7
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
100.0% 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 438 58.0% 11.6%
Black 93 73.1% 5.4%
Not Available 24 37.5% 0.0%

Age Distribution (2025)

12.6%
Under 21
13.6%
21-29
22.5%
30-39
15.6%
40-49
15.3%
50-59
20.5%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 810 75.9% 3.8% 8.9 months
2024 682 64.4% 8.5% 1 year, 1 months
2025 599 59.4% 10.5% 1 year, 4 months

Quarterly detail

2.5%
1.7%
5.8%
4.0%
12.4%
7.8%
3.4%
10.9%
10.3%
7.5%
6.8%
18.8%
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
NULL NULL 977
Misdemeanor Second Degree 506
Felony Third Degree 312
Misdemeanor First Degree 186
Felony Second Degree 100
Felony First Degree 6
Not Applicable Not Applicable 4

Related Charges in St. Johns County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Traffic Offense 2,234 38.7% 4.6%
Drug Possession 833 59.8% 2.6%
Larceny / Theft 612 61.4% 4.1%
Battery 592 42.9% 2.5%
DUI 374 92.5% 4.5%
Trespassing 284 77.1% 4.9%
Resisting Officer 321 63.9% 3.1%
Sex Offense 242 86.4% 0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Other in St. Johns County?

The guilty rate is 59.4% based on 599 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Other in St. Johns County?

Adjudication is withheld in 16.5% 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 St. Johns County?

The average sentence is 1 year, 4 months, with an average fine of $190 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

20.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 17.2% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in St. Johns County, Florida (2025). Based on 599 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/st-johns

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for St. Johns 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 · 599 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com