Loading chat...

FL H0563

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/15/2011

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Bullard

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers to develop an automated notification system allowing petitioners to request updates on service of injunctions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence.

  • Mandates automated notice be provided to petitioners within 12 hours after law enforcement serves the injunction on the respondent, including the date, time, and location of service.

  • Permits the Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers to apply for grants to fund development of the automated notification process.

  • Amends sections 741.30 and 784.046 of Florida Statutes to incorporate the new notification requirements while maintaining existing 24-hour notification timelines for court clerks, sheriffs, and law enforcement agencies.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Injunctions for Protection Against Violence

Last Action

Ordered enrolled -HJ 1163

5/2/2011

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/16/2011

Full Bill Text

No bill text available