Disorderly Conduct Sentencing in Florida

We analyzed 14,969 convicted Disorderly Conduct cases across Florida (2023-2025) to show what sentences judges actually impose — including average sentence length, fines, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation.

13 days
Average Sentence
14,969 convicted cases
$200.28
Average Fine
32.1% received a fine
0.1%
Prison Rate
Sentence > 1 year
12.1%
Probation Only
No incarceration

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
2 days
15 days
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1.5 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$100.00
$227.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$268.00
Facing Disorderly Conduct charges? The average sentence is 13 days. A defense attorney can work to reduce your sentence or negotiate alternative sentencing — free consultation.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Cases Percentage
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 15 0.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 6,286 42.0%
Probation Only (no incarceration) 1,812 12.1%
Fined 4,802 32.1%

Felony vs Misdemeanor Sentencing

Charge Level Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail Avg Probation
Misdemeanor 14,419 13 days $197.52 0.1% 42.1% 7.0 months
NULL 547 11 days $305.51 0.2% 38.8% 7.3 months

Sentencing by County

Counties with 20+ convicted Disorderly Conduct cases. Click a county to see detailed sentencing data.

County Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine % Prison % Jail
Pinellas 1,901 10 days $200.55 0.2% 44.8%
Volusia 1,240 13 days $294.94 0.2% 73.5%
Bay 923 14 days $304.15 0.2% 56.4%
Pasco 861 1 days $240.98 0.0% 3.8%
Duval 798 8 days $117.23 0.0% 67.7%
Polk 782 8 days $130.29 0.0% 18.2%
Hillsborough 624 5 days $310.00 0.0% 13.0%
Palm Beach 597 9 days $416.67 0.0% 38.4%
Seminole 410 14 days $216.00 0.0% 48.5%
Miami-Dade 405 8 days $245.99 0.0% 17.8%
Broward 377 6 days $0.00 0.0% 14.3%
Lee 352 22 days $0.00 0.0% 59.7%
Escambia 343 9 days $298.69 0.0% 21.6%
Monroe 339 21 days $0.00 0.0% 57.8%
St. Johns 319 14 days $402.54 0.0% 49.2%
Sarasota 304 5 days $240.25 0.0% 17.4%
Clay 260 7 days $303.60 0.0% 40.4%
Martin 257 9 days $308.50 0.0% 19.1%
Leon 230 17 days $0.00 0.0% 64.8%
Indian River 215 4.0 months $271.41 0.5% 43.7%
Okaloosa 190 3 days $166.67 0.0% 10.0%
Nassau 186 1 days $137.39 0.0% 5.9%
Putnam 186 20 days $62.82 0.0% 75.8%
Lake 164 1 days $246.55 0.0% 6.7%
Orange 157 11 days $330.00 0.0% 80.3%
Santa Rosa 154 23 days $52.43 0.6% 35.7%
Brevard 153 10 days $0.00 0.0% 41.2%
Collier 144 8 days $182.89 0.0% 18.8%
Marion 143 1.0 months $73.45 0.7% 93.7%
Charlotte 132 1.0 months $326.48 0.8% 47.0%
St. Lucie 130 21 days $320.62 0.0% 50.0%
Holmes 121 1.3 months $101.27 0.8% 52.1%
Walton 106 12 days $160.89 0.0% 31.1%
Highlands 103 17 days $138.18 0.0% 36.9%
Jackson 103 1.7 months $64.29 1.9% 76.7%
Okeechobee 91 19 days $404.76 0.0% 63.7%
Baker 86 24 days $280.00 0.0% 73.3%
Alachua 84 16 days $19.53 0.0% 28.6%
Desoto 84 3 days $66.96 0.0% 17.9%
Hernando 80 10 days $161.93 0.0% 41.2%
Citrus 76 17 days $408.93 0.0% 59.2%
Madison 63 7 days $0.00 0.0% 66.7%
Franklin 59 27 days $76.19 0.0% 71.2%
Washington 58 11 days $46.63 0.0% 51.7%
Wakulla 56 16 days $161.00 0.0% 62.5%
Manatee 51 1 days $114.83 0.0% 2.0%
Gulf 45 26 days $110.53 0.0% 57.8%
Hardee 45 27 days $176.78 0.0% 55.6%
Sumter 44 5 days $216.07 0.0% 20.5%
Bradford 40 26 days $80.87 0.0% 77.5%
Suwannee 39 14 days $226.67 0.0% 53.8%
Columbia 33 10 days $250.00 0.0% 42.4%
Levy 33 20 days $46.17 0.0% 72.7%
Osceola 32 24 days $92.53 0.0% 75.0%
Taylor 28 1.2 months $383.33 0.0% 60.7%
Calhoun 21 7 days $145.73 0.0% 52.4%

Facing Disorderly Conduct Charges in Florida?

The average sentence is 13 days, but outcomes depend on your specific circumstances. A defense attorney can review your case and fight for the best possible result. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 14,969 convicted Disorderly Conduct cases in Florida (2023-2025), the average sentence is 13 days. The median sentence for cases with incarceration is 15 days. 0.1% of convicted defendants received state prison sentences (over 1 year).
32.1% of convicted Disorderly Conduct defendants received a fine, with an average of $200.28. The median fine is $227.00. Court costs average $284.80 on top of fines.
0.1% of convicted Disorderly Conduct defendants received state prison time (over 1 year), 42.0% received county jail time (under 1 year), and 12.1% received probation only with no incarceration. Outcomes vary by county, charge degree, and individual circumstances.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 14,969 Disorderly Conduct cases with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed. Percentiles are calculated from cases with the relevant non-zero value.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 14,969 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026