Other in Washington County, Florida
67 cases (2025) · Washington County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Washington County prosecuted "Other" charges with minimal pretrial dismissals at 1.5%, far below the 8.2% statewide average. Guilty verdicts applied to 71.6% of defendants, while an exceptionally high 26.9% received withheld adjudication—the highest rate among all observed counties. No defendants accessed pretrial diversion, suggesting the local approach relied entirely on traditional adjudication pathways.
Sentences averaged 723 days with median 456 days. Prison and jail confinement applied equally at 25.4% each, the only county with identical rates. Public defender representation dominated at 23.9% versus minimal private counsel at 6.0%, indicating severe resource constraints for defendants in this rural Panhandle county.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Other charge in Washington County makes it in front of a judge. Of 174 prosecutor decisions on Other charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 16.7% — 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 — 71.6% of 67 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 67 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 | 45 | 4.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 40 | 3.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Other sentencing in Washington 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 | 46 | 69.6% | 2.2% |
| Black | 20 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 53.8% | 5.1% | 2.2 years |
| 2024 | 56 | 76.8% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 67 | 71.6% | 1.5% | 1 year, 12 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 76 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 34 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 28 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 22 |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 2 |
Related Charges in Washington County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 231 | 78.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 136 | 55.9% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 84 | 78.6% | 1.2% |
| Larceny / Theft | 259 (2023-2025) | 59.1% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 64 | 76.6% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 31 | 83.9% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 92 (2023-2025) | 91.3% | 3.3% |
| Assault | 76 (2023-2025) | 71.1% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Other in Washington County?
The guilty rate is 71.6% based on 67 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Other in Washington County?
Adjudication is withheld in 26.9% 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 Washington County?
The average sentence is 1 year, 12 months, with an average fine of $492 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
23.9% of defendants use a public defender, while 6.0% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Other in Washington County, Florida (2025). Based on 67 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/other/washington
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Washington 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 · 67 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com