How does the injunction become violated?
This occurs when the Respondent has contact with the Petitioner (physical acts), or does things contrary to the Order for Protection. If the Petitioner feels that there is a violation, an Affidavit of Violation of Injunction may be filed at the Clerk’s office. This will be reviewed by the Court and by the State Attorney’s office for further action. If the respondent has physical contact (intentionally touch or strike) with the Petitioner, the State Attorney’s Office can file the charge of “Battery-Domestic Violence”, F.S. 784.03(1)(a). This is also a First Degree Misdemeanor. Additionally the Respondent may be in violation if he or she is not in compliance with other provisions of the injunction. An example is not paying child support. If the Respondent is not in compliance with one or more provisions of the injunction, the Petitioner may complete an Affidavit of Violation. This affidavit can be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court. It may be the only way a judge is notified of
