Know the Laws: Florida
UPDATED May 9, 2009
A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Florida, you could qualify for an injunction for protection against domestic violence or an injunction against repeat, dating, or sexual violence, explained below.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence
A civil order that provides protection from abuse by a family or household member.
- Injunctions against Repeat, Dating, & Sexual Violence
If you do not qualify for an injunction for protection against domestic violence, you might qualify for another injunction.
- Moving with an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence
Your FL injunction for protection against domestic violence can be enforceable in another state.
- Enforcing your Out-Of-State Order in FL
If you are planning to move to FL or are going to be in FL for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.