Other in Wakulla County, Florida
74 cases (2025) · Wakulla County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Wakulla County's "Other" charge outcomes in 2025 show conviction-oriented prosecution with moderate sentencing. The guilty rate of 77.0% combined with 18.9% withheld adjudication means 95.9% of cases end in guilt findings, with only a 4.1% dismissal rate—4.1 percentage points below statewide. No diversion programs appear available. This prosecution posture prioritizes moving cases to conviction rather than early negotiated resolution or case screening.
Sentencing emphasizes jail over prison: 39.2% received jail sentences compared to 21.6% prison. The median of 214 days is substantially shorter than the average of 461.8 days, indicating most defendants receive moderate jail terms while some face longer sentences. Public defenders represent 41.9% of defendants versus 5.4% private counsel, reflecting the resource constraints typical of rural counties. The absence of diversion and high jail usage suggest Wakulla applies custodial sentences to a large proportion of defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Wakulla County makes it in front of a judge. Of 403 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 6.7% — 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 — 77.0% of 74 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 74 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 | 80 | 2.9 months |
| State Prison Facility | 42 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Wakulla 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 | 52 | 76.9% | 1.9% |
| Black | 19 | 89.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 70.7% | 9.8% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2024 | 112 | 55.4% | 9.8% | 1 year |
| 2025 | 74 | 77.0% | 4.1% | 1 year, 3 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 94 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 70 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 39 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 22 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 2 |
Related Charges in Wakulla County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 235 | 69.4% | 6.4% |
| Drug Possession | 186 | 74.2% | 1.1% |
| Larceny / Theft | 133 | 72.2% | 3.0% |
| Battery | 64 | 54.7% | 14.1% |
| Resisting Officer | 48 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| DUI | 36 | 86.1% | 2.8% |
| Sex Offense | 76 (2023-2025) | 80.3% | 9.2% |
| Trespassing | 72 (2023-2025) | 66.7% | 6.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Wakulla County?
The guilty rate is 77.0% based on 74 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Wakulla County?
Adjudication is withheld in 18.9% 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 Wakulla County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $478 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
41.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.4% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Wakulla County, Florida (2025). Based on 74 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/wakulla
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Wakulla 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 · 74 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com