Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: A written statement of facts made voluntarily under oath or affirmation, signed before a notary public or other authorized officer. Affidavits are used extensively in Florida criminal proceedings, including arrest warrants and bail motions.
Category: Legal Documents · Statute: F.S. 92.525 · Source: Florida Legislature
Common Affidavits in Criminal Cases
- Probable cause affidavit — Filed by the arresting officer to justify the arrest
- Affidavit of insolvency — Filed by a defendant who cannot afford an attorney
- Affidavit for search warrant — Filed by law enforcement to obtain a search warrant
- Affidavit of violation of probation — Filed by a probation officer alleging a VOP
Legal Requirements
Florida Statute 92.525 requires that affidavits be made under oath and include a statement that the affiant understands that false statements constitute perjury.