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The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 784
ASSAULT; BATTERY; CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE
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F.S. 784.0485
784.0485 Stalking; injunction; powers and duties of court and clerk; petition; notice and hearing; temporary injunction; issuance of injunction; statewide verification system; enforcement.
(1) There is created a cause of action for an injunction for protection against stalking. For the purposes of injunctions for protection against stalking under this section, the offense of stalking shall include the offense of cyberstalking.
(a) A person who is the victim of stalking or the parent or legal guardian of a minor child who is living at home who seeks an injunction for protection against stalking on behalf of the minor child has standing in the circuit court to file a verified petition for an injunction for protection against stalking.
(b) The cause of action for an injunction for protection may be sought regardless of whether any other cause of action is currently pending between the parties. However, the pendency of any such cause of action shall be alleged in the petition.
(c) The cause of action for an injunction may be sought by any affected person.
(d) The cause of action for an injunction does not require either party to be represented by an attorney.
(e) The court may not issue mutual orders of protection; however, the court is not precluded from issuing separate injunctions for protection against stalking if each party has complied with this section. Compliance with this section may not be waived.
(f) Notwithstanding chapter 47, a petition for an injunction for protection against stalking may be filed in the circuit where the petitioner currently or temporarily resides, where the respondent resides, or where the stalking occurred. There is no minimum requirement of residency to petition for an injunction for protection.
(2)(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the clerk of court may not assess a filing fee to file a petition for protection against stalking. However, subject to legislative appropriation, the clerk of the circuit court may, on a quarterly basis, submit to the Justice Administrative Commission a certified request for reimbursement for petitions for protection against stalking issued by the court, at the rate of $40 per petition. The request for reimbursement must be submitted in the form and manner prescribed by the Justice Administrative Commission. From this reimbursement, the clerk shall pay any law enforcement agency serving the injunction the fee requested by the law enforcement agency; however, this fee may not exceed $20.
(b) A bond is not required by the court for the entry of an injunction.
(c)1. The clerk of the court shall assist petitioners in seeking both injunctions for protection against stalking and enforcement of a violation thereof as specified in this section.
2. All offices of the clerk of the court shall provide simplified petition forms for the injunction and any modifications to and the enforcement thereof, including instructions for completion.
3. The clerk of the court shall ensure the petitioner’s privacy to the extent practicable while completing the forms for an injunction for protection against stalking.
4. The clerk of the court shall provide a petitioner with a minimum of two certified copies of the order of injunction, one of which is serviceable and will inform the petitioner of the process for service and enforcement.
5. The clerk of the court and appropriate staff in each county shall receive training in the effective assistance of petitioners as provided or approved by the Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers.
6. The clerk of the court in each county shall make available informational brochures on stalking when such a brochure is provided by the local certified domestic violence center or certified rape crisis center.
7. The clerk of the court in each county shall distribute a statewide uniform informational brochure to petitioners at the time of filing for an injunction for protection against stalking when such brochures become available. The brochure must include information about the effect of giving the court false information.
(3)(a) The verified petition shall allege the existence of such stalking and shall include the specific facts and circumstances for which relief is sought.
(b) The verified petition shall be in substantially the following form:

PETITION FOR INJUNCTION
FOR PROTECTION AGAINST STALKING

The undersigned petitioner   (name)   declares under penalties of perjury that the following statements are true:

1. Petitioner resides at:   (address)  

(Petitioner may furnish the address to the court in a separate confidential filing if, for safety reasons, the petitioner requires the location of the current residence to be confidential.)

2. Respondent resides at:   (last known address)  

3. Respondent’s last known place of employment:   (name of business and address)  

4. Physical description of respondent:  

5. Race:  

6. Sex:  

7. Date of birth:  

8. Height:  

9. Weight:  

10. Eye color:  

11. Hair color:  

12. Distinguishing marks or scars:  

13. Aliases of respondent:  

(c) The petitioner shall describe any other cause of action currently pending between the petitioner and respondent. The petitioner shall also describe any previous attempt by the petitioner to obtain an injunction for protection against stalking in this or any other circuit, and the result of that attempt. (Case numbers should be included, if available.)
(d) The petition must provide space for the petitioner to specifically allege that he or she is a victim of stalking because respondent has:

(Mark all sections that apply and describe in the spaces below the incidents of stalking specifying when and where they occurred, including, but not limited to, locations such as a home, school, or place of employment.)

  Committed stalking.

  Previously threatened, harassed, stalked, cyberstalked, or physically abused the petitioner.

  Threatened to harm the petitioner or family members or individuals closely associated with the petitioner.

  Intentionally injured or killed a family pet.

  Used, or threatened to use, against the petitioner any weapons such as guns or knives.

  A criminal history involving violence or the threat of violence, if known.

  Another order of protection issued against him or her previously or from another jurisdiction, if known.

  Destroyed personal property, including, but not limited to, telephones or other communication equipment, clothing, or other items belonging to the petitioner.

(e) The petitioner seeks an injunction:

(Mark appropriate section or sections.)

  Immediately restraining the respondent from committing any acts of stalking.

  Restraining the respondent from committing any acts of stalking.

  Providing any terms the court deems necessary for the protection of a victim of stalking, including any injunctions or directives to law enforcement agencies.

(f) Every petition for an injunction against stalking must contain, directly above the signature line, a statement in all capital letters and bold type not smaller than the surrounding text, as follows:

UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING DOCUMENT AND THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS PETITION ARE BEING MADE UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 92.525, FLORIDA STATUTES.

  (initials)  

(4) Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall set a hearing to be held at the earliest possible time. The respondent shall be personally served with a copy of the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary injunction, if any, before the hearing.
(5)(a) If it appears to the court that stalking exists, the court may grant a temporary injunction ex parte, pending a full hearing, and may grant such relief as the court deems proper, including an injunction restraining the respondent from committing any act of stalking.
(b) Except as provided in s. 90.204, in a hearing ex parte for the purpose of obtaining such ex parte temporary injunction, evidence other than verified pleadings or affidavits may not be used as evidence, unless the respondent appears at the hearing or has received reasonable notice of the hearing. A denial of a petition for an ex parte injunction shall be by written order noting the legal grounds for denial. If the only ground for denial is no appearance of an immediate and present danger of stalking, the court shall set a full hearing on the petition for injunction with notice at the earliest possible time. This paragraph does not affect a petitioner’s right to promptly amend any petition, or otherwise be heard in person on any petition consistent with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
(c) Any such ex parte temporary injunction is effective for a fixed period not to exceed 15 days. A full hearing, as provided in this section, shall be set for a date no later than the date when the temporary injunction ceases to be effective. The court may grant a continuance of the hearing before or during a hearing for good cause shown by any party, which shall include a continuance to obtain service of process. An injunction shall be extended if necessary to remain in full force and effect during any period of continuance.
(6)(a) Upon notice and hearing, when it appears to the court that the petitioner is the victim of stalking, the court may grant such relief as the court deems proper, including an injunction:
1. Restraining the respondent from committing any act of stalking.
2. Ordering the respondent to participate in treatment, intervention, or counseling services to be paid for by the respondent.
3. Referring a petitioner to appropriate services. The court may provide the petitioner with a list of certified domestic violence centers, certified rape crisis centers, and other appropriate referrals in the circuit which the petitioner may contact.
4. Ordering such other relief as the court deems necessary for the protection of a victim of stalking, including injunctions or directives to law enforcement agencies, as provided in this section.
(b) The terms of an injunction restraining the respondent under subparagraph (a)1. or ordering other relief for the protection of the victim under subparagraph (a)4. shall remain in effect until modified or dissolved. Either party may move at any time to modify or dissolve the injunction. Specific allegations are not required. Such relief may be granted in addition to other civil or criminal remedies.
(c) A temporary or final judgment on injunction for protection against stalking entered pursuant to this section shall, on its face, indicate:
1. That the injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of this state.
2. That law enforcement officers may use their arrest powers pursuant to s. 901.15(6) to enforce the terms of the injunction.
3. That the court has jurisdiction over the parties and matter under the laws of this state and that reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard was given to the person against whom the order is sought sufficient to protect that person’s right to due process.
4. The date that the respondent was served with the temporary or final order, if obtainable.
(d) The fact that a separate order of protection is granted to each opposing party is not legally sufficient to deny any remedy to either party or to prove that the parties are equally at fault or equally endangered.
(e) A final judgment on an injunction for protection against stalking entered pursuant to this section must, on its face, provide that it is a violation of s. 790.233 and a misdemeanor of the first degree for the respondent to have in his or her care, custody, possession, or control any firearm or ammunition.
(f) All proceedings under this subsection shall be recorded. Recording may be by electronic means as provided by the Rules of Judicial Administration.
(7) The court shall allow an advocate from a state attorney’s office, a law enforcement agency, a certified rape crisis center, or a certified domestic violence center who is registered under s. 39.905 to be present with the petitioner or respondent during any court proceedings or hearings related to the injunction for protection if the petitioner or respondent has made such a request and the advocate is able to be present.
(8)(a)1. Within 24 hours after the court issues an injunction for protection against stalking, the clerk of the court shall electronically transmit a copy of the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary injunction, if any, to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency of the county where the respondent resides or can be found, who shall serve it upon the respondent as soon thereafter as possible on any day of the week and at any time of the day or night. An electronic copy of an injunction must be certified by the clerk of the court, and the electronic copy must be served in the same manner as a certified copy. Upon receiving an electronic copy of the injunction, the sheriff must verify receipt with the sender before attempting to serve it on the respondent. In addition, if the sheriff is in possession of an injunction for protection that has been certified by the clerk of the court, the sheriff may electronically transmit a copy of that injunction to a law enforcement officer who shall serve it in the same manner as a certified copy. The clerk of the court shall furnish to the sheriff such information concerning the respondent’s physical description and location as is required by the Department of Law Enforcement to comply with the verification procedures set forth in this section. Notwithstanding any other law, the chief judge of each circuit, in consultation with the appropriate sheriff, may authorize a law enforcement agency within the jurisdiction to effect service. A law enforcement agency serving injunctions pursuant to this section must use service and verification procedures consistent with those of the sheriff.
2. If an injunction is issued and the petitioner requests the assistance of a law enforcement agency, the court may order that an officer from the appropriate law enforcement agency accompany the petitioner to assist in the execution or service of the injunction. A law enforcement officer must accept a copy of an injunction for protection against stalking, certified by the clerk of the court, from the petitioner and immediately serve it upon a respondent who has been located but not yet served.
3. An order issued, changed, continued, extended, or vacated subsequent to the original service of documents enumerated under subparagraph 1. must be certified by the clerk of the court and delivered to the parties at the time of the entry of the order. The parties may acknowledge receipt of such order in writing on the face of the original order. If a party fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of an order, the clerk shall note on the original order that service was effected. If delivery at the hearing is not possible, the clerk shall mail certified copies of the order to the parties at the last known address of each party. Service by mail is complete upon mailing. When an order is served pursuant to this subsection, the clerk shall prepare a written certification to be placed in the court file specifying the time, date, and method of service and shall notify the sheriff.
4. If the respondent has been served previously with a temporary injunction and has failed to appear at the initial hearing on the temporary injunction, any subsequent petition for injunction seeking an extension of time may be served on the respondent by the clerk of the court by certified mail in lieu of personal service by a law enforcement officer.
(b)1. Within 24 hours after the court issues an injunction for protection against stalking or changes, continues, extends, or vacates an injunction for protection against stalking, the clerk of the court must electronically transmit a certified copy of the injunction for service to the sheriff having jurisdiction over the residence of the petitioner. The injunction must be served in accordance with this subsection.
2. Within 24 hours after service of process of an injunction for protection against stalking upon a respondent, the law enforcement officer must electronically transmit the written proof of service of process to the sheriff having jurisdiction over the residence of the petitioner.
3. Within 24 hours after the sheriff receives a certified copy of the injunction for protection against stalking, the sheriff must make information relating to the injunction available to other law enforcement agencies by electronically transmitting such information to the Department of Law Enforcement.
4. Within 24 hours after the sheriff or other law enforcement officer has made service upon the respondent and the sheriff has been so notified, the sheriff must make information relating to the service available to other law enforcement agencies by electronically transmitting such information to the Department of Law Enforcement.
5. Within 24 hours after an injunction for protection against stalking is vacated, terminated, or otherwise rendered no longer effective by ruling of the court, the clerk of the court must notify the sheriff receiving original notification of the injunction as provided in subparagraph 2. That agency shall, within 24 hours after receiving such notification from the clerk of the court, notify the Department of Law Enforcement of such action of the court.
(c) The petitioner may request a Hope Card under s. 741.311 after the court has issued a final order of protection.
(9)(a) The court may enforce a violation of an injunction for protection against stalking through a civil or criminal contempt proceeding, or the state attorney may prosecute it as a criminal violation under s. 784.0487. Any assessments or fines ordered by the court enforcing such an injunction shall be collected by the clerk of the court and transferred on a monthly basis to the State Treasury for deposit into the Domestic Violence Trust Fund.
(b) If the respondent is arrested by a law enforcement officer under s. 901.15(6) or for a violation of s. 784.0487, the respondent shall be held in custody until brought before the court as expeditiously as possible for the purpose of enforcing the injunction and for admittance to bail in accordance with chapter 903 and the applicable rules of criminal procedure, pending a hearing.
(10) The petitioner or the respondent may move the court to modify or dissolve an injunction at any time.
History.s. 3, ch. 2012-153; s. 6, ch. 2014-35; s. 6, ch. 2016-187; s. 3, ch. 2022-173; s. 4, ch. 2024-109; s. 3, ch. 2024-152; s. 7, ch. 2025-163.

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 784.0485

Total Results: 79

Touhey v. Seda

133 So. 3d 1203, 2014 WL 948886, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 3493

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 12, 2014 | Docket: 60238723

Cited 12 times | Published

injunction. We agree and reverse. Newly-enacted section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2012), provides injunctive

Pickett v. Copeland

236 So. 3d 1142

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 17, 2018 | Docket: 64672595

Cited 11 times | Published

, 213 So.3d 982, 984 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016). Section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes (2016), "create[s] a

Klemple v. Gagliano

197 So. 3d 1283, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 13212, 2016 WL 4539610

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2016 | Docket: 60256198

Cited 7 times | Published

insufficient evidence to support it. We agree. Section 784.0485 creates “a cause of action for an injunction

Alkiviades A. David v. John Textor

189 So. 3d 871, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 177, 2016 WL 64743

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 2016 | Docket: 3026064

Cited 7 times | Published

further address the issue of jurisdiction. Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2014), allows an injunction

Smith v. Wiker

192 So. 3d 603, 2016 WL 3003257, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 7882

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 25, 2016 | Docket: 3067224

Cited 5 times | Published

for the protection of a victim of stalking.” § 784.0485(6)(a)(1), (6)(a)(4), Fla. Stat. (2013). However

Burns v. Bockorick

220 So. 3d 438, 2017 WL 2562423, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 8665

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 14, 2017 | Docket: 60267219

Cited 3 times | Published

discretion in denying the motion for rehearing. Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2016), creates “a cause

Joseph Klenk v. Jessica Ransom

270 So. 3d 1272

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 13, 2019 | Docket: 15420923

Cited 2 times | Published

injunction for protection against stalking. See § 784.0485(1), Fla. Stat. (creating stalking injunction)

Michael Paulson v. Sarah Rankart

251 So. 3d 986

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 2018 | Docket: 7405584

Cited 2 times | Published

Analysis Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2016), provides for an

Leach v. Kersey

162 So. 3d 1104, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 5589, 2015 WL 1740907

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 2015 | Docket: 2650349

Cited 2 times | Published

relief, we reverse the final judgment. Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2013), provides for an

Packal v. Johnson

226 So. 3d 337, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 12107, 2017 WL 3642025

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 25, 2017 | Docket: 6146714

Cited 1 times | Published

his firearm, and (2) shoving Garcia. Section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes (2016), establishes a

James Horn v. Sierra Wolfe

219 So. 3d 971, 2017 WL 2357869, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 7843

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2017 | Docket: 6067437

Cited 1 times | Published

record the evidentiary hearing as required by section 784.0485(6)(f), Florida Statutes. * Without

Roach v. Brower

180 So. 3d 1142, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 18383, 2015 WL 8291622

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 2015 | Docket: 3019483

Cited 1 times | Published

obtain an injunction to prevent stalking under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2014). Section 784.048(2)

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

173 So. 3d 19

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2015 | Docket: 60294087

Cited 1 times | Published

necessary forms. For further information, see Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12.610, Florida

Wyandt v. Voccio

148 So. 3d 543, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 16818, 2014 WL 5151322

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 2014 | Docket: 1447502

Cited 1 times | Published

disgusting, and threatening. 4 Section 784.0485, which governs the procedure for the issuance

Schutt v. Alfred

130 So. 3d 772, 2014 WL 305227, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 1021

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 2014 | Docket: 60237887

Cited 1 times | Published

stalking. See § 784.0485, Fla. Stat. (2013).1 Reversed and remanded. . Section 784.0485 created a cause

Michael Adams v. Casey L. Cox

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 2, 2025 | Docket: 70053913

Published

injunctions for protection against stalking under section 784.0485, dating violence injunctions must be predicated

Abercrombie v. Nenneman

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 2025 | Docket: 69564923

Published

injunction against Ms. Abercrombie pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2023). The trial court

Ruby Ann Savage v. Kristen Armista Bustillo

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 2024 | Docket: 69455309

Published

to prove that she was the victim of stalking. § 784.0485(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2023). And Rudy had to show

Ruby Ann Savage v. Rudy Bustillo, III

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 2024 | Docket: 69455308

Published

to prove that she was the victim of stalking. § 784.0485(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2023). And Rudy had to show

Natalia Zayon v. Bianca Valme

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 2024 | Docket: 69171793

Published

against stalking violence entered pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes. “Trial courts have broad

Hoover v. Peak, C.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 2024 | Docket: 69023115

Published

2 Section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes, creates a civil cause

Kandyce McPherson v. Killyah Samuel

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 24, 2024 | Docket: 68526524

Published

of town). The permanent injunction statute, section 784.0485(5)(a)–(c), Florida Statutes (2023) 2, requires

Lucas Connor Whalen v. Estefania Llona Choquehuanca

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 26, 2024 | Docket: 68886716

Published

record evidentiary hearing as required by section 784.0485(6)(f), Florida Statutes). This ruling does

In Re: Amendments To Florida Family Law Rules Of Procedure – Forms 12.900(h) and 12.928

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 2024 | Docket: 68344279

Published

protection against stalking pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (H) Support ‐ IV‐D ‐

In Re: Amendments to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure - Forms 12.900(h) and 12.928

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 14, 2024 | Docket: 68272545

Published

protection against stalking pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (H) Support ‐ IV‐D ‐

In Re: Amendments to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure - Forms 12.900(h) and 12.928

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 2024 | Docket: 68272545

Published

protection against stalking pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (I) Support ‐ IV‐D ‐

BRITTANY BUDLOVE v. TANYA LEWIS

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 2023 | Docket: 67173922

Published

respondent from committing any act of stalking." § 784.0485(6)(a)1.3 However, in fashioning such a remedy

BRITTANY BUDLOVE v. WILLIAM JOHNSON

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 2023 | Docket: 68035084

Published

respondent from committing any act of stalking." § 784.0485(6)(a)1.3 However, in fashioning such a remedy

BRITTANY BUDLOVE v. SUSANNE CAMPBELL

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 2023 | Docket: 67696343

Published

respondent from committing any act of stalking." § 784.0485(6)(a)1.3 However, in fashioning such a remedy

BRITTANY BUDLOVE v. JONETTA JOHNSON

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 2023 | Docket: 68034346

Published

respondent from committing any act of stalking." § 784.0485(6)(a)1.3 However, in fashioning such a remedy

BRITTANY BUDLOVE v. RAFAELA MCCOY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 2023 | Docket: 65365620

Published

respondent from committing any act of stalking." § 784.0485(6)(a)1.3 However, in fashioning such a remedy

CHRISTINA PAYLAN, M. D. v. JOSHUA STATTON

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 27, 2023 | Docket: 68117320

Published

Florida courts may enjoin stalking under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2021). Such relief is appropriate

In Re: Amendments to Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms 12.980(a), 12.980(f), 12.980(n), 12.980(q), and 12.980(t)

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 2023 | Docket: 67723767

Published

necessary forms. For further information, see Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12.610, Florida

ISAAC M. DILVER, JR. v. THE STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 2022 | Docket: 65757908

Published

protection against stalking violence under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, and other papers filed

CHARLES LEE ROSALY v. VERONIKA KONECNY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2022 | Docket: 64937045

Published

So. 3d 152, 154 (Fla. 5th DCA 2019)). Section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes (2021), creates “a cause

In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, and Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 14, 2022 | Docket: 63591314

Published

necessary forms. For further information, see Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12.610, Florida

ABEL B. GARCIA v. OLGA C. SOTO

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 20, 2022 | Docket: 63249418

Published

any reasons for its finding of stalking. See § 784.0485(6)(a), Fla. Stat. (2020) (“Upon notice and hearing

VICKI PAIGE AHERN v. HAMLET BETANCOURT LEON

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 19, 2022 | Docket: 62607508

Published

protection against stalking issued pursuant to section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes (2019). As we conclude

NISSIM HASAN a/k/a NISSIM HASSAN v. KIMBERLY P. RIVERA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 12, 2022 | Docket: 62218154

Published

protection against stalking issued pursuant to section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes (2020), concluding that

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, Florida Probate Rules, Florida Rules of Traffic Court, Florida Small Claims Rules, Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 2021 | Docket: 60688689

Published

protection against stalking pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (H) Support ‐ IV‐D ‐

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, Florida Probate Rules, Florida Rules of Traffic Court, Florida Small Claims Rules, Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 2021 | Docket: 60680655

Published

protection against stalking pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (H) Support ‐ IV‐D ‐

BIROL OZYESILPINAR v. HASSAN JALALI

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 18, 2021 | Docket: 60199076

Published

3d 982, 984 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016)). Section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes (2020), creates “a cause

GERARDO L. MARQUEZ v. MARTHA RIVERA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 2021 | Docket: 60006546

Published

the behest of appellee Gabriel Rivera under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2020). The temporary injunctions

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure - 2020 Regular-Cycle Report

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 12, 2020 | Docket: 18620269

Published

protection against stalking pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (H) Support ‐ IV‐D ‐

ASHLEY ANN KRAPACS v. NISHA E. BACCHUS

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 2020 | Docket: 17436373

Published

Blum, 191 So. 3d 502, 504 (Fla. 2d DCA 2016). Section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes (2018), defines it as

LISANDRA GONZALEZ v. SARAI LORRAINE FUNES

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 29, 2020 | Docket: 17391436

Published

court] review[s] de novo.” Id. at 1144. Section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes (2019), “create[s] a

STEVE COOK v. STEPHANIE DIANE MCMILLAN

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 8, 2020 | Docket: 17330536

Published

injunctions for protection against stalking under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, do not require the prospect

DEREK WARREN LOGUE v. LAUREN FRANCES BOOK

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 24, 2020 | Docket: 17288883

Published

directed at a specific person” as required by section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2016). And third, Respondent

RICHARD ROSS v. JOSEPH P. CARBONE

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 2020 | Docket: 17109567

Published

the expiration of the ex parte injunction. See § 784.0485, Fla. Stat. (2019) (‘‘Any such ex parte temporary

Sajed Khan v. Laura Deutschman

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 2019 | Docket: 16323868

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(citing Branson, 143 So. 3d at 1072-1073); see also § 784.0485(1), Fla. Stat. “The stalking statute was designed

DEREK WARREN LOGUE v. LAUREN FRANCES BOOK

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 2019 | Docket: 16055471

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directed at a specific person” as required by section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2016). And third, the appellant

Gregg Shannon v. Christopher Smith, and OBO Charles C. Smith, a minor

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 2019 | Docket: 15953776

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injunction for protection against stalking. See § 784.0485(1), Fla. Stat. (2012). “Stalking” is defined

LORRAINE C. CATERINO v. GAIL JANIS TORELLO

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 26, 2019 | Docket: 15835846

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years. This appeal followed. Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2017), provides for injunctive

Tyler Sumners v. Lindsey Thompson

271 So. 3d 1232

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 13, 2019 | Docket: 15421108

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required for an injunction against stalking under section 784.0485, Florida Statues (2018). Additionally, a petitioner

Billy J. Stone v. Teresa A. McMillian

270 So. 3d 510

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 2, 2019 | Docket: 15042048

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for protection against stalking pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes: Stalking occurs when

Raulerson v. Font

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 2018 | Docket: 7567934

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In keeping with the statutory procedure in section 784.0485, a temporary injunction for protection against

KEVIN J. MURPHY v. KANDE K. BLUBAUGH

252 So. 3d 809

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 2018 | Docket: 7567925

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been given"—and bearing in mind that section 784.0485(6)(f), Florida Statutes (2016), requires that

In RE: AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS-12.913(A)(3).

246 So. 3d 1131

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 21, 2018 | Docket: 7239887

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741.30(3)(b)(a), section 784.046(4)(b)1, and section 784.0485(3)(b)1, Florida Statutes, or other statutory

In RE: AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS-12.980(B)(1).

246 So. 3d 1161

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 21, 2018 | Docket: 7239885

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Florida Statutes; or Stalking filed under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, has been reviewed. This

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms - 12.913(A)(3)

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 21, 2018 | Docket: 7279220

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741.30(3)(b)(a), section 784.046(4)(b)1, and section 784.0485(3)(b)1, Florida Statutes, or other statutory

JOSHUA GIVENS v. WILLIAM HOLMES

241 So. 3d 232

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 2018 | Docket: 6326598

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the protection of a victim of stalking." § 784.0485(6)(a)(1), (6)(a)(4), Fla. Stat. (2016). "An

Terrance J. Pickett v. Holly C. Copeland

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 16, 2018 | Docket: 6261358

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So. 3d 982, 984 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016). Section 784.0485(1), Florida Statutes (2016), “create[s] a

Akin v. Jacobs

230 So. 3d 1292

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 22, 2017 | Docket: 6252176

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for protection against stalking pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2016), alleging that she

Dixon v. Sermon

230 So. 3d 609

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 17, 2017 | Docket: 6225797

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granting a temporary injunction pursuant to section 784.0485(5)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), the trial

Ceelen v. Grant

210 So. 3d 128, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 13925

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 16, 2016 | Docket: 4422975

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before a permanent injunction may be entered. § 784.0485(5)(c), Fla. Stat. (2014). To satisfy procedural

Joseph Lawrence O'Neill v. Sara Skye Goodwin

195 So. 3d 411, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 9991, 2016 WL 3534032

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 2016 | Docket: 3088362

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enjoin stalking and/or cyberstalking under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2015). “A person who willfully

Anthony David v. Marlene Schack

192 So. 3d 625, 2016 WL 3011787, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 7964

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 25, 2016 | Docket: 3071402

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Against Stalking against Appellant pursuant to section 784.0485 of the Florida Statutes. After finding that

Patricia A. Fye v. Bryan S. Bennett

193 So. 3d 994, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 7977, 2016 WL 3010493

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 25, 2016 | Docket: 3071387

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former husband, Bryan S. Bennett, pursuant to section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2015). Fye’s petition was

Janet Feldman v. April Callins

189 So. 3d 357, 2016 WL 1696560, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 6420

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 2016 | Docket: 3062289

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stalking was issued against Janet Feldman under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2015). Feld-man filed a

James Thoma v. Tamekia O'Neal

180 So. 3d 1157, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 18404, 2015 WL 8295056

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 2015 | Docket: 3019345

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(Fla. 2d DCA 2014) (citation omitted). Section 784.0485(1), • Florida Statutes (2014), creates “a

In Re AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS

205 So. 3d 1, 40 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 647, 2015 Fla. LEXIS 2607

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 2015 | Docket: 3014109

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necessary forms. For further information, see Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12.610, Florida

Richards v. Gonzalez

178 So. 3d 451, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 15188, 2015 WL 5973843

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 2015 | Docket: 2919763

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against the other under the stalking statute, section 784.0485, Florida Statutes (2014), their petitions

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

173 So. 3d 19, 40 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 163, 2015 Fla. LEXIS 583, 2015 WL 1343088

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2015 | Docket: 2644899

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Florida Statutes; or Stalking filed under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, has been reviewed. This

Pashtenko v. Pashtenko

148 So. 3d 545, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 16831, 2014 WL 5151324

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 2014 | Docket: 1447503

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the legal grounds for denial as required by section 784.0485(5)(b), Florida Statutes (2013), we reverse

In Re AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS

142 So. 3d 856, 39 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 470, 2014 WL 3555973, 2014 Fla. LEXIS 2121

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 3, 2014 | Docket: 58982

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Florida Statutes; or Stalking filed under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, has been reviewed. This

Nettles v. Hoyos

138 So. 3d 593, 2014 WL 1839072, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 6903

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 2014 | Docket: 60240742

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trial court seems to have been persuaded that section 784.0485(5)(c), Florida Statutes, combined with this

In re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

126 So. 3d 228, 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 837, 2013 WL 6014354, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 2475

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 2013 | Docket: 60236344

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2012. Chapter 2012-153, section 3, created section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, which established “a cause

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

113 So. 3d 781, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 1939, 2013 WL 1908394

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 9, 2013 | Docket: 60231610

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reasons pursuant to section 119.071(2)0)1, section 784.0485(3)(b)l, Florida Statutes, or other statutory

In re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

95 So. 3d 126, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 2657, 2012 WL 2849216

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2012 | Docket: 60311148

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section 3, Laws of Florida, which creates section 784.0485, Florida Statutes and goes into effect October