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Factual and Procedural Background

This opinion consists of Florida Supreme Court approved family law forms related to injunctions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, and related proceedings. The forms establish procedural and substantive provisions for temporary and final injunctions issued by Florida circuit courts under Florida Statutes sections 741.30 and 784.046. The documents include standardized judicial orders, findings, terms, and directions to law enforcement, intended for use in cases involving protection of petitioners from domestic violence or repeat violence. These forms are intended to be used in various counties and judicial circuits throughout Florida and include provisions for cases with and without minor children.

Legal Issues Presented

  1. Whether the court should issue a temporary or final injunction for protection against domestic violence or repeat violence under Florida Statutes sections 741.30 and 784.046.
  2. Whether the petitioner is a victim of domestic or repeat violence or is in imminent danger of becoming one, justifying the issuance of the injunction.
  3. The scope and terms of the injunction, including prohibitions on violence and contact, firearms restrictions, and custody and visitation arrangements for minor children, if applicable.
  4. The enforcement and modification procedures for the injunctions, including directions to law enforcement officers and consequences for violations.
  5. The applicability of federal law (18 U.S.C. §§ 2262, 2265, and 922(g)(8)) to ensure full faith and credit and criminal penalties for interstate violations of injunction terms.

Arguments of the Parties

The opinion does not contain a detailed account of the parties' legal arguments.

Table of Precedents Cited

Precedent Rule or Principle Cited For Application by the Court
18 U.S.C. § 2265 Full faith and credit to protection orders issued by other states or Indian tribes. The injunctions are intended to meet the requirements of this statute so they are enforceable across state and tribal lines as if orders of the enforcing jurisdiction.
18 U.S.C. § 2262 Federal criminal penalties for crossing state lines or entering Indian country to violate protection orders. The injunctions notify that certain willful violations involving interstate conduct may constitute federal felony offenses punishable by imprisonment, including life imprisonment depending on the violation.
18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8) Prohibition on possession or shipment of firearms or ammunition by persons subject to certain protection orders. The injunctions advise respondents that possession or transport of firearms/ammunition while subject to the injunction is a federal felony offense, reinforcing state prohibitions under Florida Statutes.
Florida Statutes § 741.30 Governs injunctions for protection against domestic violence. The forms implement statutory requirements for domestic violence injunctions, including findings of domestic violence, terms of injunctions, and enforcement mechanisms.
Florida Statutes § 784.046 Governs injunctions for protection against repeat violence. The forms incorporate statutory mandates for repeat violence injunctions, including findings, terms, and enforcement provisions.
Florida Statutes § 901.15 Authority for law enforcement to arrest without warrant for violations of injunctions. Law enforcement officers are authorized to arrest without warrant for criminal violations of the injunctions as described in the forms.
Florida Statutes §§ 775.082 and 775.083 Penalties for misdemeanors and felonies. Willful violations of injunction terms are punishable as misdemeanors or felonies under these statutes, as noted in the injunction forms.
Florida Statutes § 790.233 Prohibition on possession of firearms by persons subject to injunctions for protection against domestic violence. Respondents are advised that possession of firearms while subject to a permanent injunction is a first degree misdemeanor under this statute.
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Rule 12.080 Service of pleadings and orders by mail. The forms specify service of papers by mail to respondent's last known address and the completion of service upon mailing, consistent with this rule.
Florida Family Law Rule 12.610 Inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge. The forms allow for inclusion of special local provisions pursuant to this rule.
Florida Family Law Rule 12.902 Financial affidavits and child support worksheets. Parties are ordered to bring financial affidavits and related documents to hearings as required under these procedural rules.
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA) Jurisdiction over custody of minor children. Jurisdiction for custody determinations is proper under UCCJA as noted in the forms.

Court's Reasoning and Analysis

The court's forms reflect the statutory framework requiring that a petitioner demonstrate under oath that domestic or repeat violence has occurred or that there is reasonable cause to believe imminent danger exists. Based on these findings, the court issues temporary or final injunctions that impose specific prohibitions on the respondent, including violence, contact, and firearms possession. The forms incorporate federal law mandates to ensure full faith and credit and criminal penalties for interstate violations. The court also sets forth procedural protections such as notice of hearing, requirements for presentation of evidence and witnesses, and instructions for law enforcement to enforce the injunctions. The injunctions include terms related to custody and visitation of minor children where applicable, with provisions to ensure safety and compliance. The court emphasizes that only it may modify the injunctions, and violations may result in civil or criminal contempt proceedings and other penalties. The forms provide a comprehensive legal and procedural structure designed to protect victims while ensuring due process and enforcement mechanisms.

Holding and Implications

HOLDING: The forms establish the procedural and substantive framework for the issuance of temporary and final injunctions for protection against domestic violence and repeat violence in Florida circuit courts, consistent with Florida statutes and applicable federal law.

IMPLICATIONS: The decision to approve these standardized forms ensures uniformity and clarity in the protection order process across Florida. The injunctions are enforceable statewide and intended to be recognized and enforced by other states and Indian tribes under federal law. The forms provide clear legal consequences for violations, including potential criminal penalties and contempt proceedings, thereby enhancing victim protection. No new precedent is set; rather, the forms implement existing statutory and federal requirements to facilitate judicial and law enforcement action in domestic and repeat violence cases.

APPENDIX B

[Editor's Note: This Appendix B was issued with the opinion located at 810 So.2d 1. Click Previous or Next Document to access other parts of the opinion.]

APPENDIX B

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.980(d)(1). TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR _______ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: ________________ Division: ________________

_______________________________, Petitioner,

and

_______________________________, Respondent.

TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence under section 741.30, Florida Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter under the laws of Florida.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 2265 and therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Because this Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence has been issued without prior notice to Respondent, Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to appear and testify at a hearing regarding this matter on { date} ___________, at _________ a.m./p.m., when the Court will consider whether the Court should issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, which would remain in effect until modified or dissolved by the Court, and whether other things should be ordered, including, for example, such matters as visitation, support and who should pay the filing fees and costs. The hearing will be before The Honorable {name} ______, at {room name/number, location, address, city}_____________________, Florida. If Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, this temporary injunction may be continued in force, extended, dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted, including the imposition of court costs.

All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at this time. In cases where temporary support issues have been alleged in the pleadings, each party is ordered to bring his or her financial affidavit Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c), tax return, pay stubs, and other evidence of financial income to the hearing.

NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

__ a. a court reporter is provided by the court.

__ b. electronic audio tape recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that party's expense.

__ c. no electronic audio tape recording or court reporting services are provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that party's expense.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER. THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact { name} _____________________ { address} ____________, { telephone}_____, within 2 working days of your receipt of this temporary injunction. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD 1-800-955-8771.

FINDINGS

The statements made under oath by Petitioner make it appear that section 741.30, Florida Statutes, applies to the parties. It also appears that Petitioner is a victim of domestic violence by Respondent, and/or Petitioner has reasonable cause to believe he/she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence by Respondent, and that there is an immediate and present danger of domestic violence to Petitioner or persons lawfully with Petitioner.

TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be effective until the hearing set above and in no event for longer than 15 days, unless extended by court order. This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction. Any violation of this injunction, whether or not at the invitation of Petitioner or anyone else, may subject Respondent to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment. Certain willful violations of the terms of this injunction, such as: refusing to vacate the dwelling that the parties share; going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction; telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner if prohibited by this injunction; or committing an act of domestic violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes. In addition, it is a federal criminal felony offense, punishable by up to life imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation, to cross state lines or enter Indian country for the purpose of engaging in conduct that is prohibited in this injunction. 18 U.S.C. § 2262.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1. Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any acts of domestic violence against Petitioner. Domestic violence includes: assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnaping, false imprisonment, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death to Petitioner or any of Petitioner's family or household members who are residing in the same single dwelling unit with Petitioner. Respondent shall not commit any other violation of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2. No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in this Section, or unless paragraph 14 below provides for contact connected with the temporary custody of and visitation with minor child(ren).

a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within 500 feet of: Petitioner's current residence { list address} __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner's current or any subsequent place of employment { list address of current employment} ________________________________________________ or place where Petitioner attends school { list address of school} _______________________________________________________; or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner's minor child(ren) go often: __________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.

___ b. Other provisions regarding contact: ___________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

3. Firearms.

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

___ a. Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

___ b. Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession to the ______ County Sheriffs Department until further order of the court.

___ c. Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition: _________

NOTE: RESPONDENT IS ADVISED THAT, IF A PERMANENT INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS ISSUED FOLLOWING A HEARING REGARDING THIS MATTER, IN MOST CASES IT WILL BE A VIOLATION OF § 790.233, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND A FIRST DEGREE MISDEMEANOR, FOR RESPONDENT TO HAVE IN HIS OR HER CARE, CUSTODY, POSSESSION OR CONTROL ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION. ADDITIONALLY, IT WILL BE A FEDERAL CRIMINAL FELONY OFFENSE TO SHIP OR TRANSPORT IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE, OR POSSESS IN OR AFFECTING COMMERCE, ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION; OR TO RECEIVE ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION WHICH HAS BEEN SHIPPED OR TRANSPORTED IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE WHILE SUBJECT TO SUCH AN INJUNCTION. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8).

4. Mailing Address. Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the Court of any change in his or her mailing address within ten (10) days of the change. All further papers (excluding the final injunction, if entered without Respondent being present at the hearing, and pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served by mail to Respondent's last known address. Such service by mail shall be complete upon mailing. Rule 12.080, Fla. Fam. L.R.P., section 741.30, Florida Statutes.

5. Additional order necessary to protect Petitioner from domestic violence: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

6. ___ Possession of the Home. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall have temporary exclusive use and possession of the dwelling located at: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________.

7. ___ Transfer of Possession of the Home. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the home shall accompany ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent to the home, and shall place ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent in possession of the home.

8. ___ Personal Items. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent, in the presence of a law enforcement officer, may return to the premises described above ( ) on ________, at ____ a.m./p.m., or ( ) at a time arranged with the law enforcement department with jurisdiction over the home, for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and items of personal health and hygiene and tools of the trade. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the home from which these items are to be retrieved shall accompany ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent to the home and stand by to insure that he/she vacates the premises with only his/her personal clothing, toiletries, tools of the trade, and any items listed in paragraph 10 below. The law enforcement agency shall not be responsible for storing or transporting any property. IF THE RESPONDENT IS NOT AWARDED POSSESSION OF THE HOME AND GOES TO THE HOME WITHOUT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, IT IS A VIOLATION OF THIS INJUNCTION.

9. ___ ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall not damage or remove any furnishings or fixtures from the parties' former shared premises.

10. ___ Other: _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

TEMPORARY SUPPORT

Temporary support, if requested by Petitioner in the Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, will be addressed by the Court after notice to Respondent and hearing on the matter.

TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD(REN)

11. Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction to determine custody of any minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 12 below is proper under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA),

12. Temporary Custody of Minor Child(ren). ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall have temporary custody of the parties' minor child(ren) listed below:

Name Birth date ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
When requested by the custodial parent, law enforcement officers shall use any and all reasonable and necessary force to physically deliver the minor child(ren) listed above to custodial parent. The noncustodial parent shall not take the child(ren) from the custody of custodial parent or any child care provider or other person entrusted by the custodial parent with the care of the child(ren).

[Initial if applies; write N/A if does not apply]

___ Neither party shall remove the minor child(ren) from the State of Florida, which is the jurisdiction of this Court, prior to the hearing on this temporary injunction. Violation of this custody order may constitute a felony of the third degree under sections 787.03 and 787.04, Florida Statutes.

13. Contact with Minor Child(ren). Unless otherwise provided in paragraph 14 below, the noncustodial parent shall have no contact with the parties' minor child(ren) until further order of the Court.

14. Other Additional Provisions Relating to the Minor Child(ren). __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS (This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida Family Law Rule 12.610.) DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION (Provisions in this injunction that do not include a line for the judge to either initial or write N/A are considered mandatory provisions and should be interpreted to be part of this injunction.) 1. The Sheriff of ______ County, or any other authorized law enforcement officer, is ordered to serve this temporary injunction upon Respondent as soon as possible after its issuance.

2. This injunction is valid in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this injunction and are authorized to arrest without warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida Statutes, for any violation of its provisions which constitutes a criminal act under section 741.31, Florida Statutes.

3. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The arresting agent shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest.

4. Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation, or Petitioner may contact the State Attorney's office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if warranted by the evidence.

ORDERED on ______________.

____________________________________ CIRCUIT JUDGE

COPIES TO: Sheriff of _____________ County Petitioner (or his or her attorney): ____ by U.S. Mail _____ by hand delivery in open court

Respondent: ____ forwarded to sheriff for service __ State Attorney's Office __ Other: __________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of ___________ County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

(SEAL)

By: ____________________________ Deputy Clerk

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.980(d)(2). TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITHOUT MINOR CHILD(REN)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ___________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR _______ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: ____________________________ Division: ____________________________

___________________________________, Petitioner,

and

__________________________________, Respondent.

TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITHOUT MINOR CHILD(REN)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence under section 741.30, Florida Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter under the laws of Florida.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 2265 and therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Because this Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence has been issued without prior notice to Respondent, Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to appear and testify at a hearing regarding this matter on {date} ________, at ______ a.m./p.m., when the Court will consider whether the Court should issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, which would remain in effect until modified or dissolved by the Court, and whether other things should be ordered, including, for example, such matters as who should pay the filing fees and costs, and support. The hearing will be before The Honorable {name}______ at {room name/number, location, address, city}______, Florida. If Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, this temporary injunction may be continued in force, extended, dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted, including the imposition of court costs.

All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at this time. In cases where temporary support issues have been alleged in the pleadings, each party is ordered to bring his or her financial affidavit (Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c)), tax return, pay stubs, and other evidence of financial income to the hearing.

NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

_______ a. a court reporter is provided by the court.

_______ b. electronic audio tape recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that party's expense.

_______ c. no electronic audio tape recording or court reporting services are provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that party's expense.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER. THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact {name} ______________________________________________________________, {address} _____________________, {telephone}_________________, within 2 working days of your receipt of this temporary injunction. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD 1-800-955-8771.

FINDINGS

The statements made under oath by Petitioner make it appear that section 741.30, Florida Statutes, applies to the parties. It also appears that Petitioner is a victim of domestic violence by Respondent, and/or Petitioner has reasonable cause to believe he/she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence by Respondent, and that there is an immediate and present danger of domestic violence to Petitioner or persons lawfully with Petitioner.

TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be effective until the hearing set above and in no event for longer than 15 days, unless extended by court order. This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction. Any violation of this injunction, whether or not at the invitation of Petitioner or anyone else, may subject Respondent to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment. Certain willful violations of the terms of this injunction, such as: refusing to vacate the dwelling that the parties share; going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction; telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner if prohibited by this injunction; or committing an act of domestic violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes. In addition, it is a federal criminal felony offense, punishable by up to life imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation, to cross state lines or enter Indian country for the purpose of engaging in conduct that is prohibited in this injunction. 18 U.S.C. § 2262.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1. Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any acts of domestic violence against Petitioner. Domestic violence includes: assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnaping, false imprisonment, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death to Petitioner or any of Petitioner's family or household members who are residing in the same single dwelling unit with Petitioner. Respondent shall not commit any other violation of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2. No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in this section.

a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within 500 feet of: Petitioner's current residence { list address} __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner's current or any subsequent place of employment { list address of current employment} ______________________________________ or place where Petitioner attends school { list address of school} ________________; or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner's minor child(ren) go often: _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.

___ b. Other provisions regarding contact: ___________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

3. Firearms.

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

___ a. Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

___ b. Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession to the ________ County Sheriffs Department until further order of the court.

___ c. Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition: __________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

NOTE: RESPONDENT IS ADVISED THAT, IF A PERMANENT INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS ISSUED FOLLOWING A HEARING REGARDING THIS MATTER, IN MOST CASES IT WILL BE A VIOLATION OF § 790.233, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND A FIRST DEGREE MISDEMEANOR, FOR RESPONDENT TO HAVE IN HIS OR HER CARE, CUSTODY, POSSESSION OR CONTROL ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION. ADDITIONALLY, IT WILL BE A FEDERAL CRIMINAL FELONY OFFENSE TO SHIP OR TRANSPORT IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE, OR POSSESS IN OR AFFECTING COMMERCE, ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION; OR TO RECEIVE ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION WHICH HAS BEEN SHIPPED OR TRANSPORTED IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE WHILE SUBJECT TO SUCH AN INJUNCTION. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8).

4. Mailing Address. Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the Court of any change in his or her mailing address within ten (10) days of the change. All further papers (excluding the final injunction, if entered without Respondent being present at the hearing, and pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served by mail to Respondent's last known address. Such service by mail shall be complete upon mailing. Rule 12.080, Fla. Fam. L.R.P., section 741.30, Florida Statutes.

5. Additional order necessary to protect Petitioner from domestic violence: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

6. ___ Possession of the Home. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall have temporary exclusive use and possession of the dwelling located at: ______________ ____________________________________________________.

7. ___ Transfer of Possession of the Home. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the home shall accompany ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent to the home, and shall place ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent in possession of the home.

8. ___ Personal Items. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent, in the presence of a law enforcement officer, may return to the premises described above ( ) on _______, at ____ a.m./p.m., or ( ) at a time arranged with the law enforcement department with jurisdiction over the home, for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and items of personal health and hygiene and tools of the trade. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the home from which these items are to be retrieved shall accompany ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent to the home and stand by to insure that he/she vacates the premises with only his/her personal clothing, toiletries, tools of the trade, and any items listed in paragraph 10 below. The law enforcement agency shall not be responsible for storing or transporting any property. IF THE RESPONDENT IS NOT AWARDED POSSESSION OF THE HOME AND GOES TO THE HOME WITHOUT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, IT IS A VIOLATION OF THIS INJUNCTION.

9. ___ ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall not damage or remove any furnishings or fixtures from the parties' former shared premises.

10. ___ Other: ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

TEMPORARY SUPPORT

Temporary support, if requested by Petitioner in the Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, will be addressed by the Court after notice to Respondent and hearing on the matter. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS (This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida Family Law Rule 12.610.) DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION (Provisions in this injunction that do not include a line for the judge to either initial or write N/A are considered mandatory provisions and should be interpreted to be part of this injunction.) 1. The Sheriff of _____ County, or any other authorized law enforcement officer, is ordered to serve this temporary injunction upon Respondent as soon as possible after its issuance.

2. This injunction is valid in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this injunction and are authorized to arrest without warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida Statutes, for any violation of its provisions which constitutes a criminal act under section 741.31, Florida Statutes.

3. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The arresting agent shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest.

4. Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation, or Petitioner may contact the State Attorney's office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if warranted by the evidence.

ORDERED on _________________.

_________________________________ CIRCUIT JUDGE

COPIES TO: Sheriff of ____________ County Petitioner (or his or her attorney): _________ by U. S. Mail _______ by hand delivery in open court

Respondent: ____ forwarded to sheriff for service ____ State Attorney's Office ____ Other: ___________________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of ______ County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

(SEAL)

By: _______________________ Deputy Clerk

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.980(e)(1). FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH MINOR CHILD(REN) (AFTER NOTICE)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR _______ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.:____________________ Division:____________________ ___________________________________, Petitioner,

and ___________________________________, Respondent.

FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH MINOR CHILD(REN) (AFTER NOTICE)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence under section 741.30, Florida Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 2265 and therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

HEARING

This cause came before the Court for a hearing to determine whether an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence in this case should be ( ) issued ( ) modified ( ) extended.

The hearing was attended by ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent

( ) Petitioner's ( ) Respondent's Counsel Counsel

FINDINGS

On {date} ______, a notice of this hearing was served on Respondent together with a copy of Petitioner's petition to this Court and the temporary injunction, if issued. Service was within the time required by Florida law, and Respondent was afforded an opportunity to be heard.

After hearing the testimony of each party present and of any witnesses, or upon consent of Respondent, the Court finds, based on the specific facts of this case, that Petitioner is a victim of domestic violence or has reasonable cause to believe that he/she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence by Respondent.

INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be in full force and effect until( ) further order of the Court or ( ) ________________. This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction at any time. Any violation of this injunction, whether or not at the invitation of Petitioner or anyone else, may subject Respondent to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment. Certain willful violations of the terms of this injunction, such as: refusing to vacate the dwelling that the parties share; going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction; telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner if prohibited by this injunction; or committing an act of domestic violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes. In addition, it is a federal criminal felony offense, punishable by up to life imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation, to cross state lines or enter Indian country for the purpose of engaging in conduct that is prohibited in this injunction. 18 U.S.C. § 2262.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1. Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any acts of domestic violence against Petitioner. Domestic violence includes: assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnaping, false imprisonment, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death to Petitioner or any of Petitioner's family or household members who is residing in the same single dwelling unit with Petitioner. Respondent shall not commit any other violation of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2. No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with the Petitioner unless otherwise provided in this section, or unless paragraphs 13 through 19 below provide for contact connected with the temporary custody of and visitation with minor child(ren).

a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within 500 feet of: Petitioner's current residence { list address} __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner's current or any subsequent place of employment { list address of current employment} ____________________________________________________ or place where Petitioner attends school { list address of school} ___________________________________________________; or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner's minor child(ren) go often: ___________ _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________. Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.

____ b. Other provisions regarding contact: __________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

3. Firearms. Unless paragraph a. is initialed below, Respondent shall not have in his or her care, custody, possession or control any firearm or ammunition. It is a violation of section 790.233, Florida Statutes, and a first degree misdemeanor, for the respondent to have in his or her care, custody, possession or control any firearm or ammunition.

[Initial if applies; Write N/A if not applicable]

____ a. Respondent is a state or local officer as defined in section 943.10(14), Florida Statutes, who holds an active certification, who receives or possesses a firearm or ammunition for use in performing official duties on behalf of the officer's employing agency and is not prohibited by the court from having in his or her care, custody, possession or control a firearm or ammunition. The officer's employing agency may prohibit the officer from having in his or her care, custody, possession or control a firearm or ammunition.

____ b. Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession to the ______ County Sheriffs Department.

____ c. Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition: __________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

NOTE: RESPONDENT IS ADVISED THAT IT IS A FEDERAL CRIMINAL FELONY OFFENSE TO SHIP OR TRANSPORT IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE, OR POSSESS IN OR AFFECTING COMMERCE, ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION; OR TO RECEIVE ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION WHICH HAS BEEN SHIPPED OR TRANSPORTED IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE WHILE SUBJECT TO SUCH AN INJUNCTION. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8).

4. Evaluation/Counseling.

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

a. The Court finds that Respondent has:

__ i. willfully violated the ex parte injunction;

__ ii. been convicted of, had adjudication withheld on, or pled nolo contendere to a crime involving violence or a threat of violence; and/or
__ iii. in this state or any other state, had at any time a prior injunction for protection entered against the respondent after a hearing with notice.
Note: If respondent meets any of the above enumerated criteria, the Court must order the Respondent to attend a batterers' intervention program unless it makes written factual findings stating why such a program would not be appropriate. See § 741.30(6)(d), Florida Statutes.
b. Within ( ) 10 days ( ) days, (but no more than 10 days) of the date of this injunction, Respondent shall enroll in and thereafter without delay complete the following, and Respondent shall provide proof of such enrollment to the Clerk of Circuit Court within ( ) 30 days ( ) days, (but no more than 30 days) of the date of this injunction:
__ i. A certified batterers' intervention program from a list of programs to be provided by the Court or any entity designated by the Court. Respondent shall also successfully complete any substance abuse or mental health evaluation that the assessing program counselor deems necessary as a predicate to completion of the batterers' intervention program.
__ ii. A substance abuse evaluation at: _________________ or a similarly qualified facility and any substance abuse treatment recommended by that evaluation.
__ iii. A mental health evaluation by a licensed mental health professional at: ____________________ or any other similarly qualified facility and any mental health treatment recommended by that evaluation.
__ iv. Other: ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

___ c. Although Respondent meets the statutory mandate of attendance at a batterers' intervention program, the Court makes the following written findings as to why the condition of batterers' intervention program would be inappropriate: ____________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

___ d. Petitioner is referred to a certified domestic violence center and is provided with a list of certified domestic violence centers in this circuit, which Petitioner may contact.

5. Court Costs. Pursuant to section 741.30(2)(a), Florida Statutes, filing fees to the Clerk of the Circuit Court and service fees to the sheriff are waived, subject to subsequent order of the Court; OR costs in the amount of $______ for the filing fee, plus $______ for the sheriffs fee, for a total of $______ are taxed against ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent ( ) Other (explain) _____________________, for which sum let execution issue. This amount shall be paid to the { county} ______ Clerk of the Circuit Court, within 30 days of the date of this injunction. If Respondent is directed to pay filing fees or service fees and Petitioner has previously paid said fees, the clerk shall refund same to Petitioner, upon payment by Respondent.

6. Mailing Address. Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the Court of any change in his or her mailing address within ten (10) days of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served by mail to Respondent's last known address. Such service by mail shall be complete upon mailing. Rule 12.080, Fla. Fam. L.R.P., section 741.30, Florida Statutes.

7. Other provisions necessary to protect Petitioner from domestic violence: ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME

[Initial if applies; Write N/A if not applicable]

8. ___ Possession of the Home. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall have temporary exclusive use and possession of the dwelling located at: ____________________________ _____________________________________________________

9. ___ Transfer of Possession of the Home. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the home shall accompany ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent to the home, and shall place ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent in possession of the home.

10. ___ Personal Items. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent, in the presence of a law enforcement officer, may return to the premises described above ( ) on __, at ____ a.m./p.m., or ( ) at a time arranged with the law enforcement department with jurisdiction over the home, accompanied by a law enforcement officer only, for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and items of personal health and hygiene and tools of the trade. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the premises shall go with ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent to the home and stand by to insure that he/she vacates the premises with only his/her personal clothing, toiletries, tools of the trade, and any items listed in paragraph 11 below. The law enforcement agency shall not be responsible for storing or transporting any property. IF THE RESPONDENT IS NOT AWARDED POSSESSION OF THE HOME AND GOES TO THE HOME WITHOUT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, IT IS A VIOLATION OF THIS INJUNCTION.

11. ___ The following other personal possessions may also be removed from the premises at this time: ____________________________ ____________________________________________________________

12. ___ Other: _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF AND VISITATION WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)

13. Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction to determine custody of and visitation with any minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 2 below is proper under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA).

14. Temporary Custody of Minor Child(ren). ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall have temporary custody of the parties' minor child(ren) listed below:

Name Birth date ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
When requested by the custodial parent, law enforcement officers shall use any and all reasonable and necessary force to physically deliver the minor child(ren) listed above to custodial parent. The noncustodial parent shall not take the child(ren) from the custody of custodial parent or any child care provider or other person entrusted by the custodial parent with the care of the child(ren).

15. Type of Contact/Visitation with Minor Child(ren) The noncustodial parent shall have:

[Initial one only]

___ a. no contact with the parties minor child(ren) until further order of the Court.

b. the following specified visitation with the parties' minor child(ren), subject to any limitations set out below: { specify days and times} _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

16. Limitations on Visitation. The above specified visitation shall be:

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

___ a. unsupervised.

___ b. supervised by the following specified responsible adult: __________________________________________________________

___ c. at a supervised visitation center located at: ________________ _________________________________________________________ and shall be subject to the available times and rules of the supervised visitation center. The cost of such visits shall be paid by ( ) custodial parent ( ) noncustodial parent ( ) both: __ _________________________________________________________________

17. Arrangements for Contact/Visitation with Minor Child(ren).

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

___ a. A responsible person shall coordinate the visitation arrangements of the minor child(ren). If specified, the responsible person shall be: { name} ________________________________________________

___ b. Other conditions for visitation arrangements as follows: ________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

18. Exchange of Minor Child(ren).

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

___ a. The parties shall exchange the child(ren) at ( ) school or daycare, or ( ) at the following location(s): ___________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

___ b. A responsible person shall conduct all exchanges of the child(ren). The noncustodial parent shall not be present during the exchange. If specified, the responsible person shall be: { name} __________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

___ c. Other conditions for visitation exchange as follows: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

19. Other Additional Provisions Relating to the Minor Child(ren). _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

TEMPORARY SUPPORT

20. Temporary Alimony.

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

___ a. The court finds that there is a need for temporary alimony and that ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay alimony and shall pay temporary alimony to ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent (hereinafter Obligee) in the amount of $______ per month, payable ( ) in accordance with Obligor's employer's payroll cycle, and in any event, at least once a month ( ) other { explain} _____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ beginning { date} __________. This alimony shall continue until modified by court order, until a final judgment of dissolution of marriage is entered, until Obligee dies, until this injunction expires, or until { date} ____________________, whichever occurs first.

___ b. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall be required to maintain health insurance coverage for the other party. Any uncovered medical costs for the party awarded alimony shall be assessed as follows: ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________

___ c. Other provisions relating to alimony: ________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

21. Temporary Child Support.

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

___ a. The Court finds that there is a need for temporary child support and that the noncustodial parent (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay child support. The amounts in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Form 12.902(e), filed by ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent are correct OR the Court makes the following findings: The Petitioner's net monthly income is $ ____________, (Child Support Guidelines __________%). The Respondent's net monthly income is $ ________, (Child Support Guidelines ________%). Monthly child care costs are $ _______. Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $._______.

___ b. Amount. Obligor shall pay temporary child support in the amount of $ ____, per month payable ( ) in accordance with Obligor's employer's payroll cycle, and in any event at least once a month ( ) other { explain}: __________________________, _________________________________________________________________ beginning { date} ______, and continuing until further order of the court, or until { date/event} ______________________, { explain}.______________________________________________ If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual findings which support that deviation are: ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

___ c. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall be required to maintain ( ) health ( ) dental insurance coverage for the parties' minor child(ren) so long as reasonably available. OR ( ) Health ( ) dental insurance is not reasonably available at this time.

___ d. Any reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs for the minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows: ________________________ _________________________________________________________________

___ e. Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), Notice of Social Security Number, is incorporated herein by reference.

___ f. Other provisions relating to child support: __________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

22. Method of Payment.

[Initial one only]

___ a. Obligor shall pay any temporary child support/alimony ordered through income deduction, and such support shall be paid to the state disbursement unit. Obligor is individually responsible for paying this support obligation in the event that all or any portion of said support is not deducted from Obligor's income. Obligor shall also pay the applicable state disbursement unit service charge. Until child support/alimony payments are deducted from Obligor's paycheck pursuant to the Income Deduction Order, Obligor is responsible for making timely payments directly to the state disbursement unit.

___ b. Temporary child support/alimony shall be paid through the state disbursement unit in the office of the { name of county} ____________ County Clerk of Circuit Court. Obligor shall also pay the applicable state disbursement unit service charge. Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

___ c. Other provisions relating to method of payment: ______________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS (This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida Family Law Rule 12.610.) DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION (Provisions in this injunction that do not include a line for the judge to either initial or write N/A are considered mandatory provisions and should be interpreted to be part of this injunction.) 1. This injunction is valid in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this injunction and are authorized to arrest without warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida Statutes, for any violation of its provisions, except those regarding child support and/or alimony, which constitutes a criminal act under section 741.31, Florida Statutes. When inconsistent with this order, any subsequent court order issued under Chapter 61, Florida Statutes, shall take precedence over this order on all matters relating to property division, alimony, child custody, or child support.

2. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The arresting agent shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest.

3. Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation, or Petitioner may contact the State Attorney's office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if warranted by the evidence.

4. Respondent, upon service of this injunction, shall be deemed to have knowledge of and to be bound by all matters occurring at the hearing and on the face of this injunction.

5. The temporary injunction, if any, entered in this case is extended until such time as service of this injunction is effected upon Respondent.

ORDERED on ______________________

___________________________ CIRCUIT JUDGE COPIES TO: Sheriff of _______ County Petitioner (or his or her attorney): ___ by U.S. Mail ___ by hand delivery in open court (Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the original order — see below.)

Respondent (or his or her attorney): ___ forwarded to sheriff for service ___ by hand delivery in open court (Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the original order — see below.) ___ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of this injunction.)

___ State Attorney's Office

___ Batterer's intervention program (if ordered)

___ Central Governmental Depository (if ordered)

___ Department of Revenue

___ Other: _____________________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of _________ County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

(SEAL)

By: _________________________ Deputy Clerk

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, { Name of Petitioner} _______________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this Injunction for Protection.

____________________________ Petitioner

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, { Name of Respondent} ______________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this Injunction for Protection.

_____________________________ Respondent
FORM 12.980(e)(2). FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITHOUT MINOR CHILD(REN) (AFTER NOTICE)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE __________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR _______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: _________________________ Division: _________________________

___________________________________, Petitioner,

and

___________________________________, Respondent.

FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITHOUT MINOR CHILD(REN) (AFTER NOTICE)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence under section 741.30, Florida Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 2265 and therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

HEARING

This cause came before the Court for a hearing to determine whether an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence in this case should be ( ) issued ( ) modified ( ) extended.

The hearing was attended by ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
( ) Petitioner's ( ) Respondent's Counsel Counsel

FINDINGS

On {date} _______, a notice of this hearing was served on Respondent together with a copy of Petitioner's petition to this Court and the temporary injunction, if issued. Service was within the time required by Florida law, and Respondent was afforded an opportunity to be heard.

After hearing the testimony of each party present and of any witnesses, or upon consent of Respondent, the Court finds, based on the specific facts of this case, that Petitioner is a victim of domestic violence or has reasonable cause to believe that he/she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence by Respondent.

INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be in full force and effect until ( ) further order of the Court ( ) ______. This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction at any time. Any violation of this injunction, whether or not at the invitation of Petitioner or anyone else, may subject Respondent to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment. Certain willful violations of the terms of this injunction, such as: refusing to vacate the dwelling that the parties share; going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction; telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner if prohibited by this injunction; or committing an act of domestic violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes. In addition, it is a federal criminal felony offense, punishable by up to life imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation, to cross state lines or enter Indian country for the purpose of engaging in conduct that is prohibited in this injunction. 18 U.S.C. § 2262.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1. Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any acts of domestic violence against Petitioner. Domestic violence includes: assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnaping, false imprisonment, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death to Petitioner or any of Petitioner's family or household members who is residing in the same single dwelling unit with Petitioner. Respondent shall not commit any other violation of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2. No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with the Petitioner unless otherwise provided in this section.

a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within 500 feet of: Petitioner's current residence { list address} _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner's current or any subsequent place of employment { list address of current employment} __________________________________________________ or place where Petitioner attends school { list address of school} _____________________________________________________; or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner's minor child(ren) go often: ________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.

___ b. Other provisions regarding contact: _______________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

3. Firearms. Unless paragraph a. is initialed below, Respondent shall not have in his or her care, custody, possession or control any firearm or ammunition. It is a violation of section 790.233, Florida Statutes, and a first degree misdemeanor, for the respondent to have in his or her care, custody, possession or control any firearm or ammunition.

[Initial if applies; Write N/A if not applicable]

___ a. Respondent is a state or local officer as defined in section 943.10(14), Florida Statutes, who holds an active certification, who receives or possesses a firearm or ammunition for use in performing official duties on behalf of the officer's employing agency and is not prohibited by the court from having in his or her care, custody, possession or control a firearm or ammunition. The officer's employing agency may prohibit the officer from having in his or her care, custody, possession or control a firearm or ammunition.

___ b. Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession to the ______ County Sheriffs Department.

___ c. Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition: _____ ______________________________________________________________

NOTE: RESPONDENT IS ADVISED THAT IT IS A FEDERAL CRIMINAL FELONY OFFENSE TO SHIP OR TRANSPORT IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE, OR POSSESS IN OR AFFECTING COMMERCE, ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION; OR TO RECEIVE ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION WHICH HAS BEEN SHIPPED OR TRANSPORTED IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE WHILE SUBJECT TO SUCH AN INJUNCTION. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8).

4. Evaluation/Counseling.

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

a. The Court finds that Respondent has:

__ i. willfully violated the ex parte injunction;

__ ii. been convicted of, had adjudication withheld on, or pled nolo contendere to a crime involving violence or a threat of violence; and/or
__ iii. in this state or any other state, had at any time a prior injunction for protection entered against the respondent after a hearing with notice.
Note: If respondent meets any of the above enumerated criteria, the Court must order the Respondent to attend a batterers' intervention program unless it makes written factual findings stating why such a program would not be appropriate. See § 741.30(6)(d), Florida Statutes.
b. Within ( ) 10 days ( ) days, (but no more than 10 days) of the date of this injunction, Respondent shall enroll in and thereafter without delay complete the following, and Respondent shall provide proof of such enrollment to the Clerk of Circuit Court within ( ) 30 days ( ) days, (but no more than 30 days) of the date of this injunction:
__ i. A certified batterers' intervention program from a list of programs to be provided by the Court or any entity designated by the Court. Respondent shall also successfully complete any substance abuse or mental health evaluation that the assessing program counselor deems necessary as a predicate to completion of the batterers' intervention program.
__ ii. A substance abuse evaluation at: _________________ or a similarly qualified facility and any substance abuse treatment recommended by that evaluation.
__ iii. A mental health evaluation by a licensed mental health professional at: ____________________ or any other similarly qualified facility and any mental health treatment recommended by that evaluation.
__ iv. Other: ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

___ c. Although Respondent meets the statutory mandate of attendance at a batterers' intervention program, the Court makes the following written findings as to why the condition of batterers' intervention program would be inappropriate: ____________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

___ d. Petitioner is referred to a certified domestic violence center and is provided with a list of certified domestic violence centers in this circuit, which Petitioner may contact.

5. Court Costs. Pursuant to section 741.30(2)(a), Florida Statutes, filing fees to the Clerk of the Circuit Court and service fees to the sheriff are waived, subject to subsequent order of the Court; OR costs in the amount of $______ for the filing fee, plus $______ for the sheriffs fee, for a total of $______ are taxed against ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent ( ) Other (explain) _____________________, for which sum let execution issue. This amount shall be paid to the { county} ______ Clerk of the Circuit Court, within 30 days of the date of this injunction. If Respondent is directed to pay filing fees or service fees and Petitioner has previously paid said fees, the clerk shall refund same to Petitioner, upon payment by Respondent.

6. Mailing Address. Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the Court of any change in his or her mailing address within ten (10) days of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served by mail to Respondent's last known address. Such service by mail shall be complete upon mailing. Rule 12.080, Fla. Fam. L.R.P., section 741.30, Florida Statutes.

7. Other provisions necessary to protect Petitioner from domestic violence: _______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME

[Initial if applies; Write N/A if not applicable]

8. ___ Possession of the Home. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall have temporary exclusive use and possession of the dwelling located at: ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

9. ___ Transfer of Possession of the Home. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the home shall accompany ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent to the home, and shall place ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent in possession of the home.

10. ___ Personal Items. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent, in the presence of a law enforcement officer, may return to the premises described above ( ) on ______, at ____ a.m./p.m., or ( ) at a time arranged with the law enforcement department with jurisdiction over the home, accompanied by a law enforcement officer only, for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and items of personal health and hygiene and tools of the trade. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the premises shall go with ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent to the home and stand by to insure that he/she vacates the premises with only his/her personal clothing, toiletries, tools of the trade, and any items listed in paragraph 11 below. The law enforcement agency shall not be responsible for storing or transporting any property. IF THE RESPONDENT IS NOT AWARDED POSSESSION OF THE HOME AND GOES TO THE HOME WITHOUT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, IT IS A VIOLATION OF THIS INJUNCTION.

11. ___ The following other personal possessions may also be removed from the premises at this time: _____________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

12. ___ Other: ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

TEMPORARY SUPPORT

13. Temporary Alimony.

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

___ a. The court finds that there is a need for temporary alimony and that ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay alimony and shall pay temporary alimony to ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent (hereinafter Obligee) in the amount of $______ per month, payable ( ) in accordance with Obligor's employer's payroll cycle, and in any event, at least once a month ( ) other { explain} _____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ beginning { date} ___________. This alimony shall continue until modified by court order, until a final judgment of dissolution of marriage is entered, until Obligee dies, until this injunction expires, or until { date} _________, whichever occurs first.

___ b. ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent shall be required to maintain health insurance coverage for the other party. Any uncovered medical costs for the party awarded alimony shall be assessed as follows: ________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

___ c. Other provisions relating to alimony: ________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

14. Method of Payment.

[Initial one only]

___ a. Obligor shall pay any temporary alimony ordered through income deduction, and such support shall be paid to the Central Government Depository in _______ County. Obligor is individually responsible for paying this support obligation in the event that all or any portion of said support is not deducted from Obligor's income. Obligor shall also pay the applicable Central Government Depository service charge. Until alimony payments are deducted from Obligor's paycheck pursuant to the Income Deduction Order, Obligor is responsible for making timely payments directly to the Central Government Depository.

___ b. Temporary alimony shall be paid through the Central Government Depository in the office of the { name of county} _____ County Clerk of Circuit Court. Obligor shall also pay the applicable Central Government Depository service charge.

___ c. Other provisions relating to method of payment: ______________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS (This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida Family Law Rule 12.610.) DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION (Provisions in this injunction that do not include a line for the judge to either initial or write N/A are considered mandatory provisions and should be interpreted to be part of this injunction.) 1. This injunction is valid in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this injunction and are authorized to arrest without warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida Statutes, for any violation of its provisions, except those regarding child support and/or alimony, which constitutes a criminal act under section 741.31, Florida Statutes. When inconsistent with this order, any subsequent court order issued under Chapter 61, Florida Statutes, shall take precedence over this order on all matters relating to property division, alimony, child custody, or child support.

2. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The arresting agent shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest.

3. Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation, or Petitioner may contact the State Attorney's office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if warranted by the evidence.

4. Respondent, upon service of this injunction, shall be deemed to have knowledge of and to be bound by all matters occurring at the hearing and on the face of this injunction.

5. The temporary injunction, if any, entered in this case is extended until such time as service of this injunction is effected upon Respondent.

ORDERED on ______________________

___________________________ CIRCUIT JUDGE COPIES TO: Sheriff of County Petitioner (or his or her attorney): ___ by U.S. Mail ___ by hand delivery in open court (Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the original order — see below.)

Respondent (or his or her attorney): ___ forwarded to sheriff for service ___ by hand delivery in open court (Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the original order — see below.) ___ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of this injunction.)

___ State Attorney's Office

___ Batterer's intervention program (if ordered)

___ Central Governmental Depository (if ordered)

___ Department of Revenue

___ Other: _____________________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of _________ County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

(SEAL)

By: _________________________ Deputy Clerk

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, { Name of Petitioner} __________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this Injunction for Protection.

___________________________ Petitioner

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, { Name of Respondent} __________________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this Injunction for Protection.

__________________________ Respondent
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.980( l ). TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST REPEAT VIOLENCE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR _________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: _________________ Division: _________________

_______________________________________, Petitioner,

and

_______________________________________, Respondent.

TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST REPEAT VIOLENCE

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence under section 784.046, Florida Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter under the laws of Florida. The term "Petitioner" as used in this injunction includes the person on whose behalf this injunction is entered.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 2265 and therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. NOTICE OF HEARING

Because this Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence has been issued without notice to Respondent, Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to appear and testify at a hearing regarding this matter on {date} _________, at ________ a.m./p.m., when the Court will consider whether the Court should issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence, which shall remain in effect until modified or dissolved by the Court, and whether other things should be ordered, including, for example, such matters as who should pay the filing fees and costs. The hearing will be before The Honorable {name}______, at {room name/number, location, address, city}______, Florida. If Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, this temporary injunction may be continued in force, extended, or dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted, including the imposition of court costs. All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at this time.

NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

____ a. a court reporter is provided by the court.

____ b. electronic audio tape recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that party's expense.

____ c. no electronic audio tape recording or court reporting services are provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that party's expense.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER. THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact

{ name} _______________________________, { address} ________________, { telephone} ________________, within 2 working days of your receipt of this temporary injunction. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD 1-800-9558771.

SECTION II. FINDINGS

The statements made under oath by Petitioner make it appear that section 784.046, Florida Statutes, applies to the parties, that Petitioner is a victim of repeat violence and that an immediate and present danger of repeat violence exists to Petitioner or to a member of Petitioner's immediate family.

SECTION III. TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be effective until the hearing set above and in no event for longer than 15 days, unless extended by court order. This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction. Willful violation of the terms of this injunction, such as refusing to vacate the dwelling which the parties share, going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction, telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner, if prohibited by this injunction, or committing an act of repeat violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes.

Any party violating this injunction may be subject to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, and also may be charged with a crime punishable by a fine, jail, or both, as provided by Florida Statutes.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1. Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any acts of violence against Petitioner, including assault, battery, sexual battery, or stalking. Respondent shall not commit any other violation of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word, or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2. No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with the Petitioner unless otherwise provided in this section.

a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within 500 feet of: Petitioner's current residence { list address} __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner's current or any subsequent place of employment { list address of current employment} _______________________________________________ or place where Petitioner attends school { list address of school} _____________; or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner's minor child(ren) go often: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

[Initial if applies; Write N/A if not applicable]

__ b. Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.

__ c. Other provisions regarding contact: ____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

3. Firearms.

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

__ a. Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

__ b. Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in Respondent's possession to the _____ County Sheriff's Department.

__ c. Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition: __________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

4. Mailing Address. Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the Court of any change in his or her mailing address within ten (10) days of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served by mail to Respondent's last known address. Such service by mail shall be complete upon mailing. Rule 12.080, Fla. Fam. L.R.P., section 784.046, Florida Statutes.

5. Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from repeat violence: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS

( This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida Family Law Rule 12,610.)

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION ( Provisions in this injunction that do not include a line for the judge to either initial or write N/A are considered mandatory provisions and should be interpreted to be part of this injunction. ) 1. The Sheriff of ________ County, or any other authorized law enforcement officer, is ordered to serve this temporary injunction upon Respondent as soon as possible after its issuance.

2. This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this injunction and are authorized to arrest without a warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida Statutes, for any violation of its provisions, which constitutes a criminal act under section 784.047, Florida Statutes.

3. Should any Florida law enforcement officer having jurisdiction have probable cause to believe that Respondent has knowingly violated this injunction, the officer may arrest Respondent, confine him/her in the county jail without bail, and shall bring him/her before the Initial Appearance Judge on the next regular court day so that Respondent can be dealt with according to law. The arresting agent shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES.

4. Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation or Petitioner may contact the State Attorney's office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if warranted by the evidence.

ORDERED on _________________.

____________________________________ CIRCUIT JUDGE

COPIES TO:

Sheriff of _____________ County Petitioner _____ by U. S. Mail ____ by hand delivery Respondent: ________ forwarded to sheriff for service ___ Other: ____________________________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of _____ County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: ________________________________ Deputy Clerk

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.980(m). FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST REPEAT VIOLENCE (AFTER NOTICE)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE __________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ___________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: __________________________ Division: __________________________

_____________________________________, Petitioner,

and

______________________________________ Respondent.

FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST REPEAT VIOLENCE (AFTER NOTICE)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence under section 784.046, Florida Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter. The term "Petitioner" as used in this injunction includes the person on whose behalf this injunction is entered.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. 2265 and therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. HEARING

This cause came before the Court for a hearing to determine whether an Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence in this case should be ( ) issued ( ) modified ( ) extended.

The hearing was attended by ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent ( ) Petitioner's Counsel ( ) Respondent's Counsel

SECTION II. FINDINGS

On { date} ______, a notice of this hearing was served on Respondent together with a copy of Petitioner's petition to this Court and the temporary injunction, if issued. Service was within the time required by Florida law, and Respondent was afforded an opportunity to be heard.

After hearing the testimony of each party present and of any witnesses, or upon consent of Respondent, the Court finds, based on the specific facts of this case, that Petitioner is a victim of repeat violence.

SECTION III. INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be in full force and effect until ( ) further order of the Court ( ) { date } ______. This injunction is valid and enforceable throughout all counties in the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction. Willful violation of the terms of this injunction, such as refusing to vacate the dwelling which the parties share, going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction, telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner, if prohibited by this injunction, or committing an act of repeat violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes.

Any party violating this injunction shall be subject to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, and also may be charged with a crime punishable by a fine, jail, or both, as provided by Florida Statutes.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1. Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any acts of violence against Petitioner, including assault, battery, sexual battery, or stalking. Respondent shall not commit any other violation of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2. No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in this section.

a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within 500 feet of: Petitioner's current residence { list address} _____________________ ___________________________________________________________________ or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner's current or any subsequent place of employment { list address of current employment} ________________________________________ or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of school} ________________ _________________; or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner's minor child(ren) go often: ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

[Initial if applies; Write N/A if not applicable]

__ b. Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.

__ c. Other provisions regarding contact: ____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

3. Firearms.

[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]

__ a. Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

__ b. Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession to the ____ County Sheriff's Department.

__ c. Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition: ___________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

4. Court Costs. Pursuant to section 784.046(3)(b), Florida Statutes, filing fees to the Clerk of the Circuit Court and service fees to the sheriff are waived, subject to subsequent order of the court; OR costs in the amount of $______ for the filing fee, plus $______ for the sheriff's fee, for a total of $______ are taxed against ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent ( ) Other { explain} _________, for which sum let execution issue. This amount shall be paid to the office of the { name of county} ____________________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court, within 30 days of the date of this injunction. If Respondent is directed to pay filing fees or service fees and Petitioner has previously paid said fees, the clerk shall refund same to Petitioner, upon payment by Respondent.

5. Mailing Address. Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the Court of any change in his or her mailing address within ten (10) days of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served by mail to Respondent's last known address. Such service by mail shall be complete upon mailing. Rule 12.080, Fla. Fam. L.R.P., section 784.046, Florida Statutes.

6. Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from repeat violence: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS

( This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida Family Law Rule 12.610.)

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION ( Provisions in this injunction that do not include a line for the judge to either initial or write N/A are considered mandatory provisions and should be interpreted to be part of this injunction. ) 1. This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this injunction and are authorized to arrest without a warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida Statutes, for any violation of its provision, which constitutes a criminal act under section 784.047, Florida Statutes.

2. Should any Florida law enforcement officer having jurisdiction have probable cause to believe that Respondent has knowingly violated this injunction, the officer may arrest Respondent, confine him/her in the county jail without bail, and shall bring him/her before the Initial Appearance Judge on the next regular court day so that Respondent can be dealt with according to law. The arresting agent shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES.

3. Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation or Petitioner may contact the State Attorney's office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if warranted by the evidence.

4. Respondent, upon service of this injunction, shall be deemed to have knowledge of and to be bound by all matters occurring at the hearing and on the face of this injunction.

5. The temporary injunction, if any, entered in this case is extended until such time as service of this injunction is effected upon Respondent.

ORDERED on ________________________

______________________________ CIRCUIT JUDGE

COPIES TO: Sheriff of ________________________ County

Petitioner (or his or her attorney): ___ by U. S. Mail ___ by hand delivery in open court (Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the original order — see below)

Respondent (or his or her attorney): ___ forwarded to sheriff for service ___ by hand delivery in open court (Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the original order — see below) ___ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of certified copy of this injunction)

___ State Attorney's Office ___ Other: ____________________________________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of _____________ County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: _________________________ Deputy Clerk

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, { Name of Petitioner} ____________________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this Injunction for Protection.

____________________________ Petitioner

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, { Name of Respondent} ____________________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this Injunction for Protection.

____________________________ Respondent

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