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FL S1242

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

David Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida law to specify that no contact orders become effective immediately upon court order and remain enforceable until the offense is resolved or modified
  • Establishes eight prohibited acts in no contact orders unless modified by the court, including: refusing to vacate shared dwelling, going within 500 feet of victim's residence/school/employment, committing acts of violence, and threatening the victim
  • Prohibits direct or indirect communication with the victim by telephone or other means, unless the court allows indirect contact through a third party
  • Prohibits coming within 100 feet of the victim's motor vehicle and destroying the victim's property
  • Requires defendants to surrender firearms and ammunition if ordered by the court
  • Effective October 1, 2014

Legislative Description

No Contact Orders

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/18/2014
Judiciary2/28/2014

Full Bill Text

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