Disorderly Conduct Sentencing in Sarasota County

We analyzed 304 convicted Disorderly Conduct cases in Sarasota County (2023-2025) 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 Sarasota County judges sentence differently.

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5 days
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (13 days)
$240
Average Fine
Above statewide avg ($200)
0.0%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (0.1%)
15.5%
Probation Only
304 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
7 days
1.0 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
2.0 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$179
$210
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$256

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Sarasota County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 0.0% 0.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 17.4% 42.0%
Probation Only 15.5% 12.1%
Average Sentence 5 days 13 days
Average Fine $240 $200
Average Probation 6.6 months 7.1 months
Average Court Costs $319 $285
Average Restitution (where ordered) $1,044 $877

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 53 1.1 months N/A

Other Charges Sentenced in Sarasota County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 8,636 15 days $571
Drug Possession 7,229 6.2 months $2,264
Other 2,728 6.5 months $1,363
Larceny / Theft 2,456 4.2 months $463
DUI 2,228 3.2 months $1,006

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 304 convicted Disorderly Conduct cases in Sarasota County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 5 days. The statewide average is 13 days.
4.9% of convicted Disorderly Conduct defendants in Sarasota County received a fine, averaging $240. Court costs average $319 additionally. Restitution averages $1,044 in cases where it is ordered.
Sarasota County's average sentence of 5 days compares to the statewide average of 13 days. The prison rate is 0.0% locally vs 0.1% statewide. The average fine is $240 locally vs $200 statewide.

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 304 Disorderly Conduct cases in Sarasota County 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.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 304 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026