Restraining Orders

A person who violates an injunction for protection against repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence can be committing a misdemeanor of the first degree.¹ A misdemeanor of the first degree may be punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.² However, it can be a felony of the third degree if the abuser has two or more convictions for violation of an injunction or foreign protection order and then violates this order against the same victim.¹ A felony of the third degree may be punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.³

¹ Fla. Stat. § 784.047
² Fla. Stat. §§ 775.082(4)(a); 775.083(1)(d)
³ Fla. Stat. §§ 775.082(3)(e); 775.083(1)(c)