Who fills out this form?

The form is a final judgment issued by the Court after a hearing. The Petitioner and Respondent are the parties involved in the case.

What does this form establish?

It establishes a final judgment that includes specific rules, such as no contact and staying away from certain locations, if the court finds danger exists.

What happens if someone breaks the rules in this order?

The form states that violating the injunction can be a misdemeanor of the first degree, and violators can face civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings.

12.980(p)

Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence (After Notice)

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective March 1, 2015

This form is a final court order that establishes a protection order against dating violence. It details what the court has found regarding the danger and sets specific rules for the Respondent regarding contact and proximity to the Petitioner.

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This form is used after a hearing where the court reviews a petition for an injunction to determine if a protection order against dating violence should be issued, changed, or extended.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The form is a final judgment issued by the Court after a hearing. The Petitioner and Respondent are the parties involved in the case.
What does this form establish?: It establishes a final judgment that includes specific rules, such as no contact and staying away from certain locations, if the court finds danger exists.
What happens if someone breaks the rules in this order?: The form states that violating the injunction can be a misdemeanor of the first degree, and violators can face civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2015.

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