Florida § 903.02 - Actions following denial; changes in bail conditions or bond amount; separation by charge or offense.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 903.02 — Actions following denial; changes in bail conditions or bond amount; separation by charge or offense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 903.02. Actions following denial; changes in bail conditions or bond amount; separation by charge or offense.

(1) If application for bail is made to an authorized court and denied, no court of inferior jurisdiction shall admit the applicant to bail unless such court of inferior jurisdiction is the court having jurisdiction to try the defendant. (2) No judge of a court of equal or inferior jurisdiction may remove a condition of bail or reduce the amount of bond required, unless such judge: (a) Imposed the conditions of bail or set the amount of bond required; (b) Is the chief judge of the circuit in which the defendant is to be tried; (c) Has been assigned to preside over the criminal trial of the defendant; or (d) Is the designee of the chief judge and a judge has not yet been assigned to the criminal trial. (3) The term “court,” as used in this chapter, includes all state courts. (4) Any judge setting or granting monetary bail shall set a separate and specific bail amount for each charge or offense. When bail is posted, each charge or offense requires a separate bond.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 903.02

What does Florida Statutes § 903.02 cover?

Section 903.02 ("Actions following denial; changes in bail conditions or bond amount; separation by charge or offense.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Florida § 903.02?

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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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How does Florida § 903.02 apply to my situation?

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