Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: When a person on probation fails to comply with the conditions set by the court. A VOP can result in the court revoking probation and imposing the original maximum sentence for the underlying offense.
Category: Sentencing · Statute: F.S. 948.06 · Source: Florida Legislature
Florida Statute 948.06"Whenever a probation or community control officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a probationer or offender has violated his or her probation or community control in a material respect, he or she may arrest the probationer."
Common Violations
- Failing drug tests
- Missing appointments with probation officer
- New arrest
- Failing to pay restitution/fines
- Leaving the county without permission
- Violating no-contact orders
VOP Hearing
At the hearing, the state must prove the violation by a preponderance of the evidence (lower standard than "beyond reasonable doubt"). If proven, the judge can: reinstate probation, modify conditions, or revoke probation and sentence to the maximum.
Bail on VOP
VOP bail is often not available until a hearing. Some judges set a no-bond hold pending the VOP hearing.