Disorderly Conduct Sentencing in Holmes County
46 convicted cases (2025) · Holmes County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
We analyzed 46 convicted Disorderly Conduct cases in Holmes County (2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Holmes County judges sentence differently.
Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)
Exhibit · Sentence range, cases with incarceration (2025)
Middle 50%Incarceration sentences in Holmes County run 1.8 months to 2.0 months; the median is 2.0 months.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 46 convicted cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Fine Range (Cases With Fines)
Exhibit · Fine range, cases with fines (2025)
Sentencing Outcome Breakdown (2025)
| Outcome | Holmes County | Florida (Statewide) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison (sentence > 1 year) | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) | 58.7% | 41.9% |
| Probation Only | 37.0% | 11.2% |
| Average Sentence | 1.0 months | 11 days |
| Average Fine | $125 | $198 |
| Average Probation | 5.9 months | 7.5 months |
| Average Court Costs | $417 | $278 |
| Average Restitution (where ordered) | $100 | $994 |
Sentence Confinement Types (2023-2025)
| Confinement Type | Cases | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 66 | 2.4 months | $90 |
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends, all Disorderly Conduct cases in Holmes County
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 59.3% | 0.0% | 1.2 months |
| 2024 | 48 | 70.8% | 0.0% | 3.9 months |
| 2025 | 46 | 60.9% | 0.0% | 1.8 months |
Trend rows cover all Disorderly Conduct cases in Holmes County by disposition year; the sentencing figures above cover convicted cases in the 2025 window.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Holmes County makes it in front of a judge. Of 104 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 4.8% — below the 34.1% 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.
See the complete picture for this charge: Disorderly Conduct outcomes in Holmes County — dismissal rates, counsel analysis, and year-over-year trends.
Other Charges Sentenced in Holmes County (2023-2025)
| Charge | Convicted | Avg Sentence | Avg Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 1,064 | 6.3 months | $1,203 |
| Traffic Offense | 429 | 2.0 months | $391 |
| Battery | 257 | 7.3 months | $475 |
| Other | 256 | 1 year, 1 months | $3,436 |
| Resisting Officer | 157 | 6.6 months | $524 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sentence for Disorderly Conduct in Holmes County?
Based on 46 convicted Disorderly Conduct cases in Holmes County (2025), the average sentence is 1.0 months. The statewide average is 11 days.
How much are fines for Disorderly Conduct in Holmes County?
93.5% of convicted Disorderly Conduct defendants in Holmes County received a fine, averaging $125. Court costs average $417 additionally. Restitution averages $100 in cases where it is ordered.
How does Holmes County compare to statewide sentencing for Disorderly Conduct?
Holmes County's average sentence of 1.0 months compares to the statewide average of 11 days. The prison rate is 0.0% locally vs 0.1% statewide. The average fine is $125 locally vs $198 statewide.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct Sentencing in Holmes County, Florida (2025). Based on 46 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/sentencing/disorderly-conduct/holmes
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: September 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 46 Disorderly Conduct cases in Holmes County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (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.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 46 cases · 2025 · Data last updated September 2026