Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: Willfully entering or remaining in a structure or on property after being warned not to do so or without authorization. Trespass in a structure is a second-degree misdemeanor; trespass in an occupied structure is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 810.08-810.09 · Source: Florida Legislature
Types of Trespass
- Trespass in structure/conveyance — 2nd degree misdemeanor (up to 60 days)
- Trespass on property — 1st degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year) if posted or after warning
- Armed trespass in structure — 3rd degree felony (up to 5 years)
- Trespass on school grounds — Additional penalties apply
Bail
Misdemeanor trespass: $250–$1,000. Armed trespass: $2,500–$10,000.