FL S0920

Extends temporary injunctions in domestic violence, repeat violence, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking cases to remain in effect until a final injunction is served on the respondent, rather than expiring after 15 days.

Allows courts to grant continuances for good cause shown, with the need to obtain service of process explicitly constituting good cause, while requiring temporary injunctions to remain in full force during any continuance period.

Makes it unlawful for a person to violate a final injunction for protection against repeat violence, dating violence, sexual violence, stalking, or cyberstalking by possessing any firearm or ammunition, punishable as a first-degree misdemeanor.

Expands warrant-free arrest authority for law enforcement to include probable cause of repeat violence, sexual violence, stalking, cyberstalking, or child abuse, in addition to existing domestic violence violations.

Effective October 1, 2014.