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Penalties for violating protective injunction against violators in Florida
Penalties for violating protective injunction against violators is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 784.047. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 784.047.
What is the penalty for penalties for violating protective injunction against violators in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Violation of protective injunction — A person willfully violates an injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or a foreign protection order, through acts such as refusing to vacate a shared dwelling, approaching the petitioner's residence/school/work, committing violence against the petitioner, threatening the petitioner, contacting the petitioner in violation of the order, approaching the petitioner's vehicle, defacing property, or refusing to surrender firearms, unless subsection (2) applies.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Violation of protective injunction — A person willfully violates an injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or a foreign protection order, through acts such as refusing to vacate a shared dwelling, approaching the petitioner's residence/school/work, committing violence against the petitioner, threatening the petitioner, contacting the petitioner in violation of the order, approaching the petitioner's vehicle, defacing property, or refusing to surrender firearms, unless subsection (2) applies.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Repeat violation of injunction with two or more prior convictions — A person with two or more prior convictions for violating an injunction or foreign protection order subsequently commits another violation of any injunction or foreign protection order against the same victim.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Repeat violation of injunction with two or more prior convictions — A person with two or more prior convictions for violating an injunction or foreign protection order subsequently commits another violation of any injunction or foreign protection order against the same victim.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is penalties for violating protective injunction against violators classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation of protective injunction | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | A person willfully violates an injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence, or a foreign protection order, through acts such as refusing to vacate a shared dwelling, approaching the petitioner's residence/school/work, committing violence against the petitioner, threatening the petitioner, contacting the petitioner in violation of the order, approaching the petitioner's vehicle, defacing property, or refusing to surrender firearms, unless subsection (2) applies. | Fla. Stat. § 784.047(1) |
| Repeat violation of injunction with two or more prior convictions | Felony of the Third Degree | A person with two or more prior convictions for violating an injunction or foreign protection order subsequently commits another violation of any injunction or foreign protection order against the same victim. | Fla. Stat. § 784.047(2) |
Common questions about penalties for violating protective injunction against violators in Florida
Is penalties for violating protective injunction against violators a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: penalties for violating protective injunction against violators ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 784.047.
Violation of protective injunction: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 784.047(1)) · Repeat violation of injunction with two or more prior convictions: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 784.047(2))
What are the penalties for penalties for violating protective injunction against violators in Florida?
Penalties for penalties for violating protective injunction against violators in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers penalties for violating protective injunction against violators?
Penalties for violating protective injunction against violators is governed by Fla. Stat. § 784.047 (Penalties for violating protective injunction against violators).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.