232 Injunctions

Question 1

How many days is a temporary injunction.

Answer 1

15

Question 2

What constitutes sexual violence according to Florida State Statute?

Answer 2

Any one incident of sexual battery, lewd or lascivious act, luring or enticing a child, sexual performance by a child, or any forcible felony involving a sexual act.

Question 3

What is a Temporary Injunction for Protection?

Answer 3

A court order issued by a judge that remains in effect until a full hearing or for 15 days, whichever comes first.

Question 4

How can the expiration date of a temporary injunction be extended?

Answer 4

If just cause is shown, the Court can extend the expiration date beyond the initial 15 days.

Question 5

What should an investigating officer do when interviewing a victim of domestic violence?

Answer 5

Determine if a relevant injunction for protection has been issued.

Question 6

What resources can officers use to conduct a preliminary search for injunctions?

Answer 6

Clerk of Courts’ website and/or the eWarrants program.

Question 7

What must officers do if a victim indicates an injunction for protection is in place against a suspect?

Answer 7

Verify through the Identification Unit if the injunction is active.

Question 8

What should be included in the report narrative if no injunction exists or is no longer active?

Answer 8

The name and identification number of the member who conducted the search.

Question 9

What actions must an officer take if an injunction for protection has been verified but not served?

Answer 9

Serve the respondent with the injunction.

Question 10

What is required for serving an injunction for protection?

Answer 10

Obtain a copy of the injunction, deliver it to the respondent, and complete the required information on the injunction.

Question 11

What information must be completed on the injunction upon service?

Answer 11

The officer’s name, identification number, and the date/time the injunction was served.

Question 12

What form must be completed and delivered to the Records Unit after serving an injunction?

Answer 12

Form P-0182 (Return of Service).

Question 13

What should an investigating officer inspect if an injunction for protection has been issued and served?

Answer 13

All restrictions and exemptions listed on the injunction.

Question 14

A foreign protection order that has been served on a respondent is enforceable in Florida. Even when florida residency is not established, and when the injunction has not been registered or recorded in florida. T F

Answer 14

True