Manny Ramirez will not be prosecuted for misdemeanor battery for allegedly slapping his wife Juliana in their Florida home last year ... TMZ has learned.

A rep for the State Attorney's Office tells us ... "The state dropped the charge because the victim was uncooperative. She successfully avoided being served with a state subpoena and is believed to be out of state."

TMZ broke the story ... Manny was arrested on September 12 ... after Juliana called police and claimed Manny had slapped her in the face with an open hand ... causing her to hit her head against the headboard on their bed.

Manny had maintained that he had merely grabbed Juliana by the shoulders during an argument and when he "shrugged her" ... she hit her head against the bed.

Manny Ramirez allegedly whiffed bigtime when it came to paying the people who tricked out the yard at his Florida mansion ... and now THREE companies have each obtained liens against the place in an effort to get paid.

TMZ has obtained official records, which show Manny and his wife owe more than $20,000 in back pay to three different home improvement companies that worked on Manny's pool cabana, outdoor landscaping and more.

All three companies -- which claim they worked on the house this past year -- have obtained liens in Florida ... which means, if Manny doesn't pay up, they could force the former MLB star to sell the house to repay the debt.

Calls to Manny's lawyer have not been returned.

Manny Ramirez is once again allowed to speak to his wife Juliana -- nearly two months after he was arrested for allegedly slapping her in the face.

TMZ broke the story ... Manny was booked for domestic violence and battery on September 12 -- and a day after the alleged incident, a judge issued a no contact order -- temporarily blocking Manny from speaking to Juliana, or contacting her in any way.

Lawyers for both parties showed up to court today in Florida -- and we're told, both sides agreed to lift the restraining order ... a request the judge granted.

But while Manny may now speak to his wife, he still can't live with her ... for now, at least. The next hearing is scheduled for December 14.

Before Manny Ramirez allegedly slapped his wife in the face, Manny was taking the time out to correct something on his marriage certificate ... his middle name.

According to docs filed in Broward County in August, Manny requested to change his name on his marriage certificate -- from Manuel Fernando Ramirez to Manuel A. Ramirez. According to Wikipedia, the A stands for Arístides.

The initial filing was done just a few weeks before Manny was arrested for domestic violence. A hearing on the change has now been scheduled for next week.

It leaves one to wonder ... once the marriage certificate is in order, might his wife follow up with divorce papers?

Manny Ramirez's arrest for allegedly slapping his wife wasn't his only run-in with cops this month ... 4 days earlier he was pulled over for speeding 

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Manny was popped by the Florida Highway Patrol,  who pulled him over for speeding in his Porsche. We're told cops didn't write a ticket for speeding  ... but did ticket him for failing to provide proof of registration.

Manny has until October 12 to ante up his registration, and if he does he'll only pay a $10 fine.

As for his domestic violence case ... it won't go away that easy.

Manny Ramirez -- former star of the L.A. Dodgers and Boston Red Sox -- has been formally charged by the Broward State Attorney's Office with misdemeanor domestic violence and battery.

Ramirez was arrested in Florida earlier this month after allegedly slapping his wife in her face, which caused her to hit her head on the headboard.

Manny Ramirez was released from a Florida jail moments ago after posting $2,500 bond.

He was swarmed by reporters on his way out -- but the MLB star didn't answer any questions, speaking half in English and half in Spanish, saying, "It's none of your business."

The reporters on the scene were extremely aggressive -- in fact, before Manny took off, several shoved their microphones in his car window ... and Manny straight up grabbed one and TOSSED IT.

TMZ has obtained the 911 call ... made by Manny Ramirez' wife Juliana after the MLB star allegedly slapped her during a domestic dispute inside their Florida home yesterday.

During the call, Juliana tells the operator, "Hi, my husband just hit me."

When the operator asks if she's safe ... Juliana replies, "He's not doing anything anymore 'cause he knows I'm calling the police."

Manny was arrested a short time later and transported to a nearby jail. He told cops he never hit Juliana ... claiming he only "grabbed" her.

Manny Ramirez is NOT allowed to have any contact with his wife for the time being ... so says a Florida judge.

Manny just appeared in a Broward County courtroom for a bond hearing -- during which, the judge issued a no contact order against the former baseball player ... barring him from having any contact with his wife Juliana, pending further proceedings in the case.

Manny appeared in court this morning, where his bond was at $2,500 -- and he's expected to be released from custody when he forks over the cash. 


The State's Attorney is still investigating the domestic violence incident and will decide whether to file formal charges against the retired baseball star.

TMZ broke the story ... Ramirez was arrested at his home yesterday for allegedly slapping his wife in the face. Manny told authorities he never hit Juliana ... just "grabbed" her.

Manny Ramirez allegedly slapped his wife in the face with an open hand ... causing her to hit her head against the headboard of their bed ... this according to the police report.

TMZ broke the story ... Manny was arrested at his home in Florida yesterday for battery in a domestic incident.

According to the report, Juliana told police she and the MLB slugger were arguing in the bedroom when Manny ... "struck her in the left side of the face with an open hand causing her to hit her head against the headboard of the bed."

Fearing things would escalate, Juliana claims she called police.

When cops arrived, Juliana had red swelling on her face and a small bruise on the back of her head. Cops at the scene took photographs of both Juliana and Manny.

Cops say Juliana refused medical attention.

According to the report, Manny claims he merely "grabbed" his wife by the shoulders during the dispute and "when he shrugged her, she hit her head against the headboard."

Manny was charged with misdemeanor battery in the first degree -- if convicted, he could face up to one year in jail.

TMZ has obtained Manny Ramirez' mug shot -- taken moments after he was arrested for domestic violence at his home in Weston, Florida.

The former Boston Red Sox and L.A. Dodgers star is still in custody.


8:09 PM: According to Manny's booking sheet, the former Major Leaguer measured in at 6'0" tall and 210 pounds.