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Florida Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 741.30 & 31 |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Exclude from dwelling; enjoin contact; regarding minor children: grant temporary custody visitations, temporary support; counseling; restrain from committing any acts of domestic violence |
| Duration of Order | Ex parte temporary: maximum 15 days. General protective order: maximum 1 year, can reapply but maximum an additional year each time |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Misdemeanor in 1st degree |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any family or household member who is a victim of domestic violence or one who has reasonable cause to believe he or she is about to become victim |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Within 24 hours of issuance |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Civil contempt |
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