Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 784.046: Action by victim of repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence for protective injunction; dating violence investigations, notice to victims, and reporting; pretrial release violations; public records exemption
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes civil causes of action allowing victims of repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence to seek protective injunctions. It defines these forms of violence and specifies eligibility criteria for obtaining court protection orders.
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