Degree & Level Codes on Escambia County Jail View (T F, F M, N N…)
On Escambia County Jail View, each charge has two letters. DEGREE is F (first), S (second), T (third) or N (none). LEVEL is F (felony), M (misdemeanor) or N (not classified). Read them together: T F = third-degree felony, S F = second-degree felony, F F = first-degree felony, F M = first-degree misdemeanor, S M = second-degree misdemeanor. N N means no degree or level, as with a warrant, probation violation or contempt.
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Quick decoder
| On Jail View | Meaning | Maximum prison/jail (Fla. Stat. §775.082) | Maximum fine (§775.083) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F F | First-degree felony | 30 years (life for some offenses marked “PBL”) | $10,000 |
| S F | Second-degree felony | 15 years | $10,000 |
| T F | Third-degree felony | 5 years | $5,000 |
| F M | First-degree misdemeanor | 1 year in county jail | $1,000 |
| S M | Second-degree misdemeanor | 60 days in county jail | $500 |
| N N | Not classified (warrant, probation violation, contempt, court order) | Depends on the underlying case | — |
| N M / N F | Level known, degree not recorded | Depends on the offense | — |
Florida also has capital felonies and life felonies, which are rare in the daily list. They may appear with other letters. Statutory maximums are ceilings, not typical sentences. Florida’s felony sentencing uses the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet, and many first offenses end in probation, diversion or dismissal.
Real examples from Escambia County Jail View
These entries come from typical daily lists (people’s details removed):
| Statute on Jail View | Charge | Degree | Level | Plain English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 893.13.6a | DRUGS-POSSESS | T | F | Possession of a controlled substance — third-degree felony |
| 893.147.1 | DRUG EQUIP-POSSESS | F | M | Possession of drug paraphernalia — first-degree misdemeanor |
| 784.03.1a1 | BATTERY (TOUCH OR STRIKE) | F | M | Simple battery — first-degree misdemeanor |
| 784.031.1 | BATTERY BY STRANGULATION | T | F | Domestic battery by strangulation — third-degree felony |
| 784.08.2a | AGGRAV BATTERY (ON PERSON 65+) | F | F | Aggravated battery on an elderly person, reclassified up to a first-degree felony |
| 810.02.2b | BURGL | F | F | Burglary with aggravating factors — first-degree felony |
| 316.193.1a | DUI-UNLAW BLD ALCH | S | M | First-offense DUI (misdemeanor penalty range) |
| 316.193.3c1 | DUI (DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON) | F | M | DUI causing property damage or injury — first-degree misdemeanor |
| 843.15.1b | FAILURE TO APPEAR (MISDEMEANOR) | F | M | Failure to appear on a misdemeanor — first-degree misdemeanor |
| 843.15.1a | FAILURE TO APPEAR (FELONY) | T | F | Failure to appear on a felony — third-degree felony |
| 322.34.10b1 | MOVING TRAFFIC VIOL (DWLSR) | S | M | Driving while license suspended — second-degree misdemeanor |
| 948.06 | PROB VIOLATION | N | N | Probation/community control violation — no new degree |
| 901.15.4 | OUT-OF-COUNTY WARRANT | N | N | Held on another county’s warrant |
| 900.04 | CONTEMPT OF COURT | N | N | Contempt — penalty set by the judge |
How to read the “DEGREE” letter
- F — First degree. For felonies, the most serious regular felony level. For misdemeanors, the more serious misdemeanor level (up to a year).
- S — Second degree.
- T — Third degree. Only felonies have a third degree.
- N — None. The entry has no statutory degree. That’s typical for warrants, violations of probation, contempt and administrative codes.
Watch out: F in the degree column means first, while F in the level column means felony. So F M is a first-degree misdemeanor, not a felony.
How to read the “LEVEL” letter
- F — Felony. Punishable by more than a year and served in state prison if sentenced to over a year. Felonies are prosecuted in circuit court. Their case numbers typically include CF.
- M — Misdemeanor. Punishable by up to a year in county jail. Misdemeanors are handled in county court. Case numbers may include MM, or CT for criminal traffic.
- N — Not classified. No level recorded, as with warrants, probation violations and court commitments.
Why the level matters for bond and release
- Bond amounts in Florida are set by the court under a local bond schedule and judicial discretion. Felonies generally carry higher bonds than misdemeanors.
- N N entries such as probation violations and some warrants are often NO BOND until a judge rules. See Probation violation and Out-of-county warrant.
- Reclassification can raise a charge’s degree — for example, battery on a person 65 or older under §784.08, or offenses committed with a weapon. That’s why the same charge name can show different degrees.
Frequently asked questions
What does T F mean on a Florida jail record?
T F means a third-degree felony: T is the degree (third) and F is the level (felony). Under Florida law a third-degree felony carries up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Common examples on Escambia County Jail View are possession of a controlled substance and felony failure to appear.
What does F M mean on Escambia County Jail View?
F M means a first-degree misdemeanor. The first letter is the degree and the second is the level. It’s punishable by up to one year in county jail and a $1,000 fine. Simple battery, drug paraphernalia and DUI with property damage are common examples on the daily booking list.
What does N N mean on a jail charge?
N N means no degree and no level were recorded, because the entry isn’t a new crime with a statutory degree. It’s typical for probation violations, out-of-county warrants, contempt of court and court-ordered commitments. The possible consequences depend on the underlying case, and these entries are often listed as NO BOND.
What does S M mean?
S M is a second-degree misdemeanor, the least serious level of criminal charge in Florida, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. Driving while license suspended (first knowing offense) and trespass in an unoccupied structure are typical examples you’ll see on Escambia County Jail View.
Is a first-degree misdemeanor worse than a third-degree felony?
No. Any felony is more serious than any misdemeanor. A first-degree misdemeanor (F M) tops out at one year in county jail, while a third-degree felony (T F) can mean up to five years in state prison. The level letter — F for felony, M for misdemeanor — matters most.
Sources: Fla. Stat. §775.082 – Penalties · Fla. Stat. §775.083 – Fines · Escambia County Jail View