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Steps to Request an Injunction Dismissal in Florida Step 1: File a Motion to Dismiss. To begin the process, we must file a Motion to Dissolve Injunction in the court that issued the original order. Step 2: Prepare for the Hearing. Step 3: Argue Your Case in Court. Step 4: Obtain a Court Order Removing the Injunction.
Standards of Proof in Florida Preponderance of the Evidence: This is the most common standard in civil cases in Florida. To meet the preponderance of the evidence standard, a party must demonstrate that their version of the facts is more likely true than not.
Unlike criminal cases, where the prosecution must prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt," the standard of proof for domestic violence injunctions is "preponderance of the evidence." This means the petitioner must show that it is more likely than not that domestic violence occurred or is likely to occur.
If a Permanent Injunction is granted, it will be effective until it is changed or ended by the judge at either party's request, after notice and hearing, or until a specific date set by the judge (i.e., 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, etc.).
How do I submit proposed orders in Broward County? For filings in the Circuit Civil or County Civil and Family divisions, send proposed orders directly to the judge. The Clerk will not send proposed orders in the Civil/Family divisions to the judge.
Unlike criminal cases, where the prosecution must prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt," the standard of proof for domestic violence injunctions is "preponderance of the evidence." This means the petitioner must show that it is more likely than not that domestic violence occurred or is likely to occur.
The Importance of Witnesses and Evidence Having strong evidence can make the difference between losing and winning an injunction hearing. Some of the best types of evidence include: Text messages and emails – These can show whether communication was truly threatening or taken out of context.
The injunction is something ordered by the judge that can either be permanent or for a specific period of time. The restraining order usually only happens at the beginning of the case, once the person is served with a temporary restraining order and that will only last until the injunction hearing.
Process For Obtaining An Injunction A petition (application) for an injunction for protection is available through the Clerk of the Court. You can call the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence at 800-500-1119 or your local domestic violence center for more information on how to proceed.
If a Permanent Injunction is granted, it will be effective until it is changed or ended by the judge at either party's request, after notice and hearing, or until a specific date set by the judge (i.e., 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, etc.).