Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: Willfully failing to appear before a court as required after being released on bail. A 3rd degree felony if the underlying charge is a felony; a 1st degree misdemeanor if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor. Triggers bond forfeiture.
Category: Bail & Bond · Statute: F.S. 843.15 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Bail Jumping (Failure to Appear) in Florida
Willfully failing to appear before a court as required after being released on bail. A 3rd degree felony if the underlying charge is a felony; a 1st degree misdemeanor if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor. Triggers bond forfeiture.
How This Relates to Bail
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