The Charges a Fight Can Bring
- Disorderly conduct (breach of the peace): includes brawling or fighting. Second-degree misdemeanor (Fla. Stat. 877.03).
- Affray: fighting by mutual consent in a public place to the alarm of the public. First-degree misdemeanor (Fla. Stat. 870.01).
- Battery: intentionally touching or striking someone against their will, or causing bodily harm. First-degree misdemeanor, or a third-degree felony with a prior battery conviction (Fla. Stat. 784.03).
- Felony battery: a battery that causes great bodily harm, permanent disability or permanent disfigurement. Third-degree felony (Fla. Stat. 784.041).
- Aggravated battery: intentionally causing great bodily harm, using a deadly weapon, or the victim being known to be pregnant. Second-degree felony (Fla. Stat. 784.045).
Bail for Fighting Charges in Orange County
The Ninth Judicial Circuit’s bond schedule sets these amounts, which match Florida’s 2026 statewide schedule:
- Battery: $1,000 bond. Premium: $100.
- Affray: $1,000 bond. Premium: $100.
- Disorderly conduct: not listed by name. The schedule’s default for a second-degree misdemeanor is $150 without force or $250 with force. Premium: $100 (the minimum).
- Felony battery and aggravated battery: bond must be set by a judge at first appearance.
When a Judge Has to Set Bail
Under Florida law, people arrested for first- or second-degree felonies, felony battery, domestic violence and several other offenses must be held until first appearance, even if a bond amount exists (Fla. Stat. 903.011). For domestic violence, Fla. Stat. 741.2901(3) says the person stays in custody until brought before the court.
In Orange County, first appearance is held at the Booking & Release Center on weekdays at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., and on weekends and court holidays at about 11:30 a.m. We can have the bond paperwork ready so it goes in as soon as the judge sets bail.
Getting Them Out
- Find them with the Orange County inmate search, or call us at (407) 321-2663 with their full name and date of birth.
- We confirm the charge and whether bail is set or waiting for first appearance.
- A cosigner signs by phone, and you pay the premium: 10% of the bond, $100 minimum.
- We post the bond at the Booking & Release Center. Orange County Corrections says the bond process can take up to 12 hours.
What These Charges Can Carry
Those are the maximums under Fla. Stat. 775.082 and 775.083. For legal advice about the charge, speak with a criminal defense attorney; the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service can help you find one.
- Second-degree misdemeanor (disorderly conduct): up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
- First-degree misdemeanor (battery, affray): up to 1 year and a $1,000 fine.
- Third-degree felony (felony battery): up to 5 years and a $5,000 fine.