Other in Walton County, Florida
685 cases (2025) · Walton County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Walton County operated with the most permissive dismissal posture in this dataset. Dismissals reached 30.1 percent of "Other" charges—more than triple the statewide rate of 8.2 percent—among the highest observed. Diversion programs handled 18.7 percent, double the state rate. Only 47.3 percent were convicted. Withheld adjudication was minimal at 3.6 percent. Walton's State Attorney clearly prioritized case dismissal and diversion over formal conviction as the primary resolution mechanism.
Sentencing was moderate. Average reached 672 days with median 364 days. Prison was imposed in only 3.8 percent and jail in 5.0 percent. Probation averaged 727 days. Fines averaged $268. Public defender representation was minimal at 8.6 percent and private counsel at 5.0 percent, unusually low, suggesting many defendants were self-represented or covered through alternative arrangements.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Walton County makes it in front of a judge. Of 379 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 35.6% — 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 — 47.3% of 685 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 685 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 | 108 | 5.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 86 | 4.1 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Walton 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 | 428 | 39.5% | 31.3% |
| Black | 82 | 52.4% | 37.8% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 804 | 42.2% | 16.9% | 1 year, 9 months |
| 2024 | 918 | 53.1% | 17.3% | 2.7 years |
| 2025 | 685 | 47.3% | 30.1% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 1,326 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 725 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 203 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 89 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 58 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
| Not Applicable | NULL | 1 |
Related Charges in Walton County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 910 | 49.2% | 2.4% |
| Drug Possession | 441 | 73.7% | 5.0% |
| DUI | 239 | 94.6% | 4.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 173 | 70.5% | 2.9% |
| Battery | 160 | 51.2% | 3.8% |
| Resisting Officer | 175 | 63.4% | 7.4% |
| Burglary | 46 | 69.6% | 6.5% |
| Sex Offense | 143 | 62.9% | 16.1% |
Was Your Case Dismissed?
30.1% of Other cases in Walton 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 Walton County?
The guilty rate is 47.3% based on 685 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Walton County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.6% 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 Walton County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 10 months, with an average fine of $268 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
8.6% of defendants use a public defender, while 5.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Walton County, Florida (2025). Based on 685 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/walton
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Walton 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 · 685 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com