Other in Sumter County, Florida
263 cases (2025) · Sumter County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Sumter County's Other charges resulted in the highest guilty rate at 84.4 percent. Dismissals were nearly absent at 0.4 percent, far below statewide, and withheld adjudication was limited to 11.4 percent compared to statewide 18 percent. This reflects the most prosecutorial posture in the dataset, with minimal alternative resolutions.
Sentencing was severe: sentences averaged 1,490 days with a median of 1,278 days, the longest among all counties. Prison affected 38.4 percent of defendants, the highest rate in the dataset, with jail affecting another 10.3 percent. Public defenders represented 20.2 percent of defendants while private counsel appeared in 8.4 percent.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Sumter County makes it in front of a judge. Of 785 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 15.4% — 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 — 84.4% of 263 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 263 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 | 286 | 4.5 years |
| County Jail | 121 | 4.7 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Sumter 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 | 171 | 83.0% | 0.6% |
| Black | 74 | 90.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 368 | 81.0% | 0.8% | 3.0 years |
| 2024 | 348 | 71.3% | 2.6% | 2.8 years |
| 2025 | 263 | 84.4% | 0.4% | 4.1 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 | 362 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 239 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 171 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 129 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 77 |
| Felony | First Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Sumter County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,098 | 62.6% | 0.3% |
| Traffic Offense | 853 | 76.4% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 341 | 66.9% | 1.5% |
| Larceny / Theft | 299 | 75.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 143 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 154 | 99.4% | 0.0% |
| Fraud | 122 | 74.6% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 86 | 97.7% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Sumter County?
The guilty rate is 84.4% based on 263 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Sumter County?
Adjudication is withheld in 11.4% 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 Sumter County?
The average sentence is 4.1 years, with an average fine of $488 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
20.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 8.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Sumter County, Florida (2025). Based on 263 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/sumter
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Sumter 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 · 263 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com