Probation Violation (Fla. Stat. 948.06) — Escambia County Jail View Guide
PROB VIOLATION on Escambia County Jail View means the person was arrested for allegedly violating the terms of probation or community control under Florida Statute 948.06. It usually shows as N N (no degree or level, because it isn’t a new crime) and often NO BOND. That’s because a judge decides at a violation of probation (VOP) hearing whether to release, reinstate, modify or revoke probation.
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How it looks on Jail View
A typical entry reads:
[+] 948.06 · 250000CT2A (ESCAMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE) · PROB VIOLATION · N · N · NO BOND OR COMMUNITY CONTROL REF UNK/FEL/MISD/JUV NON CRITERIA
- 948.06 is the Florida statute on violations of probation and community control.
- The case number is usually the original case the person was on probation for. “CT” or “MM” means an original misdemeanor or traffic case, and “CF” means a felony case.
- N N means no degree or level. The violation isn’t a new offense. The possible punishment comes from the original charge.
- NO BOND is common because many VOP warrants are issued with no bond.
Why someone gets arrested for a probation violation
Probation officers file an affidavit of violation, and a judge signs a warrant. Violations fall into two groups:
- Technical violations — missing a meeting with the probation officer, failing a drug test, missing payments, not finishing required classes or community service, moving without permission, or breaking curfew on community control.
- Substantive (new-law) violations — being arrested for a new crime while on probation. A new arrest often shows up alongside a PROB VIOLATION line on the same booking.
In Escambia County, misdemeanor probation is supervised by Escambia County Community Corrections. Felony probation is supervised by the Florida Department of Corrections.
Bond on a probation violation
Under §948.06, the judge may release the person with or without bail while the violation is pending. For some people — for example, certain “violent felony offenders of special concern” — the law says they must stay in custody until the violation hearing. In practice:
- Many VOP warrants in Escambia County say no bond, so the person waits for a hearing.
- At first appearance or a later motion, a defense attorney can ask the judge to set bond or release the person.
- Minor technical violations are sometimes resolved quickly. Serious or repeat violations may mean waiting weeks for a hearing.
The VOP hearing
- It’s decided by a judge, not a jury.
- The state must prove a willful and substantial violation by the “greater weight of the evidence.” That’s a lower standard than “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
- The person has the right to a lawyer, to hear the evidence and to present their own.
Possible outcomes:
- Reinstate probation with the same terms.
- Modify probation — add conditions, extend it, or add a short jail term.
- Revoke probation and sentence the person up to the maximum allowed for the original offense (see degree & level codes).
- Terminate probation, sometimes combined with a sentence of time served.
What families can do
- Find the original case. Search the case number on the Escambia County Clerk’s site to see the probation order and violation affidavit. Court records
- Contact the defense lawyer from the original case, or ask for the Public Defender.
- Gather proof that answers the allegation — payment receipts, class certificates, medical records for missed appointments, or employment records.
- Keep money on the inmate’s account for phone calls while they wait. Send money
Frequently asked questions
Can you bond out on a probation violation in Escambia County?
Sometimes. If the violation warrant or the judge sets a bond, it can be posted like any other bond. Many violation-of-probation warrants are issued with no bond, though, so the person waits in jail for a hearing unless a defense attorney persuades the judge to set bond or release them.
How long can you sit in jail on a VOP in Florida?
It depends on the court’s calendar, the kind of violation and whether it’s contested. Minor technical violations are sometimes resolved within days, while contested hearings can take weeks. A defense attorney can ask for a prompt hearing, and time spent in jail usually counts toward any later sentence.
What does N N mean on a probation violation?
It means no degree and no level were recorded, because a probation violation isn’t a new crime with its own statutory degree. The possible punishment ties back to the original offense the person was on probation for — up to that offense’s maximum sentence if the judge revokes probation.
General information, not legal advice.
Sources: Fla. Stat. §948.06 · Escambia County Community Corrections