Victim Resources

Victim resources

Florida gives crime victims enforceable constitutional rights at every stage, including bail. This page explains those rights, how notification works, and where to get help.

In an emergency

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988.

Your rights under Marsy's Law

Approved by Florida voters in 2018 and codified at Article I, Section 16(b) of the Florida Constitution.

To be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, and to be free from intimidation and harassment.
To reasonable protection from the accused and from anyone acting on the accused's behalf.
To reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of public proceedings, including any pretrial release proceeding.
To be present at and heard in proceedings involving pretrial release, plea, sentencing, and release.
To confer with the prosecuting attorney about the case.
To full and timely restitution.
To be informed of the release, escape, or death of the accused or convicted person.

Source: Fla. Const. art. I, § 16(b)

Notification and protective orders

Pretrial release notification

Ask the State Attorney's victim-witness unit to register you for notification and confirm your contact information in the case file. Many counties also participate in automated custody-status notification. Notification timing varies by county records system, so registering in more than one place is prudent.

Protective orders and conditions

A judge may make no-contact provisions, stay-away distances, surrender of firearms, and electronic monitoring conditions of release. Separately, you may petition for an injunction for protection. Violations of release conditions should be reported to law enforcement and the prosecutor immediately.

Organizations that can help

Florida Attorney General — Victim Services

Statewide victim compensation, notification assistance, and referrals.

State Attorney victim-witness units

Every judicial circuit has advocates who explain the process and coordinate your appearance at hearings.

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday)

Automated custody-status notification for many Florida county jails. Register to be alerted when custody status changes.

Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence network

Certified centers provide safety planning, shelter, and injunction assistance.

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence

Certified rape crisis centers and advocacy across the state.

PublishedTranslation reviewed on August 7, 2026.