Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: A court order that prohibits a person from engaging in certain conduct, typically contact with a specific individual. In Florida, injunctions are commonly issued in domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, and sexual violence cases.
Category: Protective Orders · Statute: F.S. 741.30, F.S. 784.046 · Source: Florida Legislature
Types of Florida Injunctions
- Domestic Violence Injunction (F.S. 741.30) — For family/household members
- Dating Violence Injunction (F.S. 784.046) — For dating partners
- Sexual Violence Injunction (F.S. 784.046) — For sexual assault victims
- Stalking Injunction (F.S. 784.0485) — For stalking victims
- Repeat Violence Injunction (F.S. 784.046) — For two incidents of violence or credible threat
Violation of an Injunction
Violating an injunction is a 1st degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail. If the person has two or more prior violations, it becomes a 3rd degree felony. Bail is typically set at $2,500-$5,000 for injunction violations.