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Assault & Battery Bail Bonds in Florida
Arrested for assault or battery in Florida? These charges run from a minor misdemeanor to a serious felony — and what you're facing, along with the bond, depends on whether a weapon was involved, how badly someone was hurt, and whether there's a prior. Our licensed agents post bonds 24/7, statewide, and we'll tell you straight where your case likely falls.
Call us and we'll help you understand the charge.
What assault and battery mean in Florida
Florida handles these charges under Chapter 784 of the state statutes, and the two words don't mean the same thing. Assault is a credible threat — by word or action — to do violence to someone, made with the apparent ability to carry it out, that puts the person in reasonable fear it's about to happen. No physical contact is required, and a simple assault is a second-degree misdemeanor. Battery is the contact itself: actually and intentionally touching or striking another person against their will, or intentionally causing bodily harm. A first battery is a first-degree misdemeanor. From there, several factors can push either charge up into felony territory. This page is general information, not legal advice — for a specific case, speak with a licensed Florida attorney.
How bail is set — and when the charge becomes a felony
For a misdemeanor assault or battery, bail is usually set from the local county bond schedule, tends to be modest, and many people are released quickly. Once a charge crosses into felony territory, it typically goes before a judge at a first appearance hearing, held within 24 hours of arrest, where the bond reflects the seriousness of the charge, criminal history, and other factors.
Four things commonly turn a misdemeanor into a felony. A deadly weapon makes it aggravated assault (a third-degree felony) or aggravated battery (a second-degree felony). Great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement makes it felony battery (third-degree) or aggravated battery (second-degree). A protected victim — someone the offender knew was pregnant, an elderly person, or a law enforcement officer — raises the level. And a prior battery conviction turns a second battery into a third-degree felony. One more thing families should know: if the alleged victim is a family or household member, the same act is charged as domestic violence, which carries a mandatory hold and no immediate bond — see our domestic violence page for how that works.
How our assault & battery bail bond process works
Once we know the charge, the process moves fast:
- 1Call us 24/7. Have the arrested person's full name, the jail or county holding them, and the booking number if you have it.
- 2We confirm the charge and the bond amount.
- 3You pay the premium — the state-set bail bond fee.
- 4We post the bond directly at the facility.
- 5Release happens as soon as the bond clears.
About the cost: in Florida the bail bond premium is set by law, not by the agent — 10% of the bail amount, with a $100 minimum, the same at every licensed agency in the state. Because the rate is fixed by statute, no honest agent can legally discount it, so be wary of anyone advertising “cheap” bail. Call and we'll walk you through the options.
Why families call Orlando Bail Bonds
For nearly 30 years, Orlando Bail Bonds has walked Florida families through their hardest nights. We serve the entire state, our agents answer live around the clock, and we know the local courts and jails. From the moment you call until your court dates are behind you, we keep you informed at every step — because the person on the other end of the line is frightened, and deserves a straight answer and a steady hand.
Assault & battery bail bond FAQ
What's the difference between assault and battery in Florida?
Assault is a threat. It's an intentional, credible threat of violence that puts someone in reasonable fear of being hurt — no physical contact is required. Battery is the contact itself: touching or striking someone against their will, or causing bodily harm. You can be charged with assault without ever laying a hand on anyone, and with battery even when there was no prior threat.
How much is bail for an assault or battery charge?
For a misdemeanor charge, bail is often set modestly from the county bond schedule, and many people are released quickly. A felony charge — aggravated assault, felony battery, or aggravated battery — usually carries a higher bond set by a judge at first appearance. Whatever the amount, you pay a licensed agent the state-regulated premium of 10%, with a $100 minimum. Call us with the booking details for the exact figure.
When is battery a felony in Florida?
A first simple battery is a misdemeanor, but it becomes a felony if you have a prior battery conviction, if the battery caused great bodily harm or permanent injury (felony battery), or if it involved a deadly weapon or a victim known to be pregnant (aggravated battery). The injury, the weapon, the victim, and your record are what move it up.
Is an assault or battery charge the same as domestic violence?
Not always, but it can be. If the alleged victim is a family or household member, the same assault or battery is classified as domestic violence — which adds consequences and carries a mandatory hold, meaning no immediate bond until a first appearance. If that's your situation, see our domestic violence page, and call us either way.
How fast can you get someone out?
For a misdemeanor, we post 24/7, often within minutes of your call. For a felony charge, we move the moment the judge sets a bond at first appearance, and we're standing by to act the instant it's set.
Key Takeaways
- Assault and battery fall under Chapter 784 — assault is a credible threat, battery is the actual contact.
- Simple assault is a second-degree misdemeanor and a first battery is a first-degree misdemeanor; both are usually bondable off the county schedule.
- A weapon, great bodily harm, a protected victim, or a prior battery conviction can push the charge into felony territory.
- If the victim is a family or household member, it's charged as domestic violence — with a mandatory hold and no immediate bond.
- Misdemeanor bonds are usually modest; the premium is the state-fixed 10%, $100 minimum, and we post 24/7. Call 407-540-0600.
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