Other in Volusia County, Florida

9,058 cases (2025) · Volusia County courts

Updated July 2026 · 2025 data

In 2025, Volusia County's Other charges showed extraordinary outcomes. Dismissals occurred in 52 percent of cases—43.8 percentage points above Florida's statewide average of 8.2 percent. Withheld adjudication occurred in 30.4 percent of cases, meaning 82 percent of Volusia's Other charges resulted in non-conviction outcomes. Only 15.7 percent resulted in guilty verdicts, the lowest among all counties reviewed.

When sentences were imposed, they were light: averaging 345 days with a median of 15 days. Prison affected only 3.4 percent of defendants and jail 10.8 percent. Public defenders represented 23.2 percent of defendants and private counsel 19.9 percent. This pattern indicates Volusia County's State Attorney dismisses or declines to charge Other offenses at rates dramatically exceeding peers.

9,058
Total Cases (2025)
15.7%
Guilty Rate
30.4%
Withheld Rate
52.0%
Dismissal Rate
▲ vs 15.5% statewide, 2025
11.5 months
Avg Sentence
I Outcomes

Outcome Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)

Guilty
15.7% (1,418)
Withheld
30.4% (2,757)
Diversion
1.5% (134)
Dismissed
52.0% (4,709)
Acquitted
0.0% (4)

Largest outcomeDismissed — 52.0% of 9,058 cases.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 9,058 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com

II Sentencing

Sentencing Breakdown (2025)

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)

11.5 months
Avg Sentence
15 days
Median Sentence
3.3 years
Avg Probation
$119
Avg Fine
3.4%
Prison Rate
10.8%
Jail Rate

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

Confinement Type Count Avg Sentence
County Jail 2,866 1.6 months
State Prison Facility 1,043 5.4 years

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

Counsel Analysis (2025)

5,074
Self or Unrepresented
7.6% guilty · 51.5% dismissed
2,097
Public Defender
34.6% guilty · 49.5% dismissed
1,807
Private Attorney
13.9% guilty · 58.5% dismissed
49
Court Private or Assigned Counsel
75.5% guilty · 2.0% dismissed
30
Conflict Counsel
60.0% guilty · 10.0% 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 6,214 14.7% 51.0%
Black 2,097 21.8% 52.5%
Not Available 496 5.2% 62.7%
Asian 144 8.3% 54.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 14 21.4% 42.9%

Age Distribution (2025)

8.9%
Under 21
25.6%
21-29
26.3%
30-39
17.7%
40-49
11.7%
50-59
9.8%
60+

Year-Over-Year Trends

Exhibit · Disposition trends

Year Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate Avg Sentence
2023 8,208 15.8% 49.6% 1 year, 10 months
2024 9,609 16.1% 52.3% 1 year, 10 months
2025 9,058 15.7% 52.0% 11.5 months

Quarterly detail

48.5%
47.4%
49.6%
53.6%
52.5%
51.3%
52.4%
53.2%
55.4%
50.3%
49.8%
52.9%
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 21,089
Felony Third Degree 1,679
Misdemeanor Second Degree 1,615
Infraction Not Applicable 1,182
Misdemeanor First Degree 718
Felony Second Degree 401
County Not Applicable 106
Local Not Applicable 61
Felony First Degree 24

Related Charges in Volusia County

Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.

Charge Cases Guilty Rate Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession 5,517 73.1% 1.1%
Traffic Offense 5,037 52.6% 5.9%
Battery 2,011 49.0% 2.3%
Larceny / Theft 1,690 65.9% 2.8%
Resisting Officer 1,440 68.9% 1.6%
Trespassing 1,268 78.9% 3.2%
Sex Offense 579 86.0% 4.3%
Fraud 666 65.9% 5.9%

Was Your Case Dismissed?

52.0% of Other cases in Volusia County are dismissed. If your case was dismissed, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guilty rate for Other in Volusia County?

The guilty rate is 15.7% based on 9,058 cases (2025).

How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Volusia County?

Adjudication is withheld in 30.4% 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 Volusia County?

The average sentence is 11.5 months, with an average fine of $119 (2025).

What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?

23.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 19.9% retain private counsel (2025).

Cite this page

FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Volusia County, Florida (2025). Based on 9,058 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/volusia

About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Volusia 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 · 9,058 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com