Florida Domestic Violence Injunction Laws Quiz
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According to § 741.30, Fla. Stat., who has standing in the circuit court to file a sworn petition for an injunction for protection against domestic violence?

  • Any person who is the victim of domestic violence
  • Any person who is either the victim of domestic violence or has reasonable cause to believe they are in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence (correct)
  • Any person who has reasonable cause to believe they are in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence
  • Any person who has been personally served with an injunction for protection against domestic violence

Where can an injunction for protection against domestic violence be filed?

  • Only in the circuit where the petitioner currently or temporarily resides
  • Only in the circuit where the respondent resides
  • In any circuit regardless of residence (correct)
  • Only in the circuit where the domestic violence occurred

How can an officer verify if the subject has been served with a domestic violence injunction?

  • By checking if there is a stamp or other notation on the certified copy of the injunction indicating service (correct)
  • By taking sworn testimony from the petitioner
  • By verifying if the respondent has knowledge of the content of the order and date of hearing
  • By obtaining a certified copy of the injunction

Which of the following is NOT considered a violation of a domestic violence injunction in Florida?

<p>Going to, or being within 500 feet of, the Petitioner’s residence, school, place of employment, or a specified place frequented regularly by the Petitioner and any named family or household member (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does a police officer need to take before arresting someone for violating a domestic violence injunction in Miami-Dade County?

<p>Verify that the order is valid and that the subject has been served (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for violating a domestic violence injunction in Florida?

<p>Misdemeanor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a police officer make a warrantless arrest for a violation of a domestic violence injunction?

<p>If the officer has probable cause to believe that a violation has occurred (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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