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Domestic Violence and Bail in Florida
Mandatory Arrest
Florida has a mandatory arrest policy for domestic violence. If police respond and find probable cause, they must arrest the primary aggressor. No warrant is needed.
No-Contact Order
Upon arrest, a no-contact order is automatically issued. Even after posting bail, the defendant cannot have contact with the alleged victim until a judge modifies the order.
Bond Conditions
- No contact with alleged victim
- May not return to shared residence
- GPS monitoring possible
- Surrender firearms
Typical Bail
Domestic violence battery (1st deg misdemeanor): $1,500-$5,000. Aggravated domestic battery: $10,000-$50,000.