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Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12980C1 Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence

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Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence with Minor Child(ren)

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(c)(1) (03/15)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.:

Division:

,

Petitioner,

and

,

Respondent.

SECTION I. NOTICE OF HEARING

Because this Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence has been issued without prior notice to Respondent, the Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to appear and testify at a hearing regarding this matter on , at a.m./p.m., when the Court will consider whether to issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, which would remain in effect until modified or dissolved by the Court, and whether other things should be ordered, including, for example, such matters as time-sharing and support.

The hearing will be before The Honorable , at , Florida.

If Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, this temporary injunction may be continued in force, extended, dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent injunction and the imposition of court costs. Petitioner and Respondent will be bound by the terms of any injunction or order issued at the final hearing.

IF EITHER PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.

All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at this time. In cases where temporary support issues have been alleged in the pleadings, each party is ordered to bring his or her financial affidavit, tax return, pay stubs, and other evidence of financial income to the hearing.

NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

a. a court reporter is provided by the court.

b. an electronic recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that party’s expense.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER. THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing impaired, call 711.

SECTION II. FINDINGS

The statements made under oath by Petitioner make it appear that section 741.30, Florida Statutes, applies to the parties. It also appears that Petitioner is a victim of domestic violence by Respondent, and/or Petitioner has reasonable cause to believe he/she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence by Respondent, and that there is an immediate and present danger of domestic violence to Petitioner or persons lawfully with Petitioner.

SECTION III. TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be effective until the hearing set above and in no event for longer than 15 days, unless extended by court order. If a final order of injunction is issued, the terms of this temporary injunction will be extended until service of the final injunction is effected upon Respondent. This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction.

Any violation of this injunction, whether or not at the invitation of Petitioner or anyone else, may subject Respondent to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment.

Certain willful violations of the terms of this injunction, such as: refusing to vacate the dwelling that the parties share; going to or being within 500 feet of Petitioner's residence; going to Petitioner’s place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction; telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner if prohibited by this injunction; knowingly or intentionally coming within 100 feet of Petitioner’s motor vehicle, whether or not it is occupied; defacing or destroying Petitioner’s personal property; refusing to surrender firearms or ammunition if ordered to do so by the court; or committing an act of domestic violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes. In addition, it is a federal criminal felony offense, punishable by up to life imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation, to cross state lines or enter Indian country for the purpose of engaging in conduct that is prohibited in this injunction. 18 U.S.C. Section 2262.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1. Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any acts of domestic violence against Petitioner. Domestic violence includes: assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death to Petitioner or any of Petitioner's family or household members. Respondent shall not commit any other violation of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2. No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in this Section, or unless paragraph 14 below provides for contact connected with the temporary parenting plan and temporary time-sharing with respect to the minor child(ren).

a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within 500 feet of:

Petitioner’s current residence or any residence to which Petitioner may move;

Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of employment or place where Petitioner attends school ;

or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner’s minor child(ren) go often: .

Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.

b.

3. Firearms. {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}

a. Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

b. Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession to the County Sheriff's Department until further order of the court.

c. Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition:

4. Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days of the change. All further papers (excluding the final injunction, if entered without Respondent being present at the hearing, and pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served either by mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s designated e-mail address(es). Service shall be complete upon mailing or e-mailing.

5. Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from domestic violence:

TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME

{Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}

6. Possession of the Home. Petitioner Respondent shall have temporary exclusive use and possession of the dwelling located at: .

7. Transfer of Possession of the Home. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the home shall accompany Petitioner Respondent to the home, and shall place Petitioner Respondent in possession of the home.

8. Personal Items. Petitioner Respondent, in the presence of a law enforcement officer, may return to the premises described above on at a.m./p.m., or at a time arranged with the law enforcement department with jurisdiction over the home, for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and items of personal health and hygiene and tools of the trade.

A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the home from which these items are to be retrieved shall accompany Petitioner Respondent to the home and stand by to insure that he/she vacates the premises with only his/her personal clothing, toiletries, tools of the trade, and any items listed in paragraph 10 below. The law enforcement agency shall not be responsible for storing or transporting any property. IF THE RESPONDENT IS NOT AWARDED POSSESSION OF THE HOME AND GOES TO THE HOME WITHOUT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, IT IS A VIOLATION OF THIS INJUNCTION.

9. Petitioner Respondent shall not damage or remove any furnishings or fixtures from the parties' former shared premises.

10. Other:

TEMPORARY SUPPORT

Temporary support, if requested by Petitioner in the Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, will be addressed by the Court after notice to Respondent and hearing on the matter.

TEMPORARY PARENTING PLAN WITH TIME-SHARING WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)

11. Jurisdiction. {Initial one only}

Jurisdiction to determine issues relating to parenting plan and time-sharing with respect to any minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 12 below is proper under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).

Jurisdiction is exclusive to the dependency court, and accordingly no order is made herein. (Case Number .)

12. Temporary Order for 100% Time-Sharing With Respect to Minor Child(ren). Petitioner Respondent shall, on a temporary basis, have 100% time sharing with respect to the parties’ minor child(ren) listed below:

Name / Birth date

When requested by the parent to whom 100% time-sharing is awarded on a temporary basis herein, law enforcement officers shall use any and all reasonable and necessary force to physically deliver the minor child(ren) listed above to the parent to whom 100% time-sharing is awarded on a temporary basis herein. The other parent shall not take the child(ren) from the parent to whom 100% time-sharing is awarded on a temporary basis herein or any child care provider or other person entrusted by the parent to whom 100% time-sharing is awarded on a temporary basis herein with the care of the child(ren).

{Initial if applies; write N/A if does not apply}

Neither party shall remove the minor child(ren) from the State of Florida, which is the jurisdiction of this Court, prior to the hearing on this temporary injunction. Violation of this custody order may constitute a felony of the third degree under sections 787.03 and 787.04, Florida Statutes.

13. Contact with Minor Child(ren). Unless otherwise provided in paragraph 14 below, the Petitioner Respondent (i.e., the parent to whom 100% time-sharing is not awarded on a temporary basis herein) shall have no contact with the parties’ minor child(ren) until further order of the Court.

14. Other Additional Provisions Relating to the Minor Child(ren).

SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS

{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida Family Law Rule 12.610.}

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION

{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.}

1. The Sheriff of County, or any other authorized law enforcement officer, is ordered to serve this temporary injunction upon Respondent as soon as possible after its issuance.

2. This injunction is valid in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this injunction and are authorized to arrest without warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida Statutes, for any violation of its provisions which constitutes a criminal act under section 741.31, Florida Statutes.

3. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The arresting agent shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest.

4. THIS IS A “CUSTODY ORDER” FOR PURPOSES OF THE UCCJEA AND ALL STATUTES MAKING IT A CRIME TO INTERFERE WITH CUSTODY UNDER CHAPTER 787 OF FLORIDA STATUTES AND OTHER SIMILAR STATUTES.

5. Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation, or Petitioner may contact the State Attorney’s office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if warranted by the evidence.

DONE AND ORDERED at , Florida on .

CIRCUIT JUDGE

COPIES TO:

Sheriff of County

Petitioner: (or his or her attorney)

by U.S. Mail

by hand-delivery in open court

by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)

Respondent:

forwarded to the Sheriff for service

State’s Attorney’s Office

Other:

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence with Minor Child(ren) as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

(SEAL)

By:

{Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant}

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What this Florida Supreme Court Approved Form Is and when it applies

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12980C1 is the state-standard temporary injunction used to request immediate court protection in domestic violence cases. The form lets a petitioner ask a judge for short-term orders—such as stay-away, no-contact, temporary custody, and use or possession of the residence—before a final hearing. It is filed in circuit family court and may be presented ex parte when immediate danger exists. Completion must be accurate, sworn, and supported by facts describing recent acts or threats of violence to meet the court’s threshold for emergency relief.

Why the temporary injunction matters for safety and court procedure

The temporary injunction provides immediate legal protections and creates enforceable restrictions against an alleged abuser while the case proceeds.

Why the temporary injunction matters for safety and court procedure

Who typically completes or relies on Form 12980C1

The respondent is served after the order issues and can contest the injunction at the full hearing; all parties should keep copies for enforcement and service proof.

  • Petitioners or victims seeking temporary protection and emergency court orders.
  • Family law attorneys preparing sworn affidavits and supporting evidence for hearings.
  • Court clerks and judges who evaluate ex parte relief and schedule full hearings.

Primary signers and responsible parties

Petitioner

The person requesting protection. The petitioner provides sworn factual statements describing recent acts or threats of domestic violence, supplies identifying information, and signs under penalty of perjury. Accurate identity and contact details are essential for service and enforceability.

Respondent

The person against whom the petition is filed. The respondent is entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard at the full hearing; police and courts may enforce the temporary order immediately once issued.

Key parts of the temporary injunction form you should review

Form 12980C1 follows a fixed structure: case caption, petitioner and respondent information, factual allegations, requested temporary relief, sworn signature, and judge’s findings and orders. Each section supports the court’s decision for ex parte or scheduled relief.

Case Caption

Court, county, case number, and party names used to identify the matter in filings, service, and enforcement.

Parties

Full legal names, addresses, dates of birth where required, and contact details for petitioner and respondent for accurate service.

Factual Allegations

Clear, recent statements describing acts, dates, locations, and injuries or threats that justify emergency relief.

Requested Relief

Specific temporary orders sought: no contact, stay-away, exclusive use of residence, temporary custody, and possession of property.

Sworn Signature

Petitioner signs under oath; false statements may carry perjury consequences and weaken credibility.

Judicial Order

Judge’s findings, the scope of the injunction, effective dates, service instructions, and hearing schedule for final determination.

Step-by-step: filing Form 12980C1 for emergency protection

Follow these steps to complete, file, and seek a temporary injunction efficiently while preserving evidence and enforceability.

  • 01
    Prepare Supporting Facts: Document recent incidents with dates, locations, and witnesses.
  • 02
    Complete the Form: Fill every required field accurately and sign under oath.
  • 03
    File at Court: Submit to the family court clerk for ex parte review or hearing scheduling.
  • 04
    Serve the Respondent: Arrange personal service per local rules before the full hearing.

How to set up a digital completion and review workflow

Configure a verified digital workflow to collect signatures, preserve audit trails, and route supporting documents to the court and law enforcement if required.

Field Configuration
Document Format PDF fillable to preserve layout and prevent edits
Signer Authentication Email link with SMS code or stronger verification
Audit Trail Enable timestamp, IP, and action logs for evidentiary support
Retention Store signed packet in encrypted repository for the required retention period

Typical eSubmission and court intake flow

Understanding the online and in-court routing helps ensure the petition is reviewed quickly for emergency relief and correctly served to the respondent.

  • Prepare Packet: Assemble form, affidavit, and exhibits into one PDF.
  • Submit to Clerk: File in person or per court electronic filing rules.
  • Judicial Review: Judge evaluates ex parte criteria and may issue immediate relief.
  • Service and Enforcement: Clerk or process server effects service; police enforce orders.

Digital signing and eSubmission requirements for legal weight

Ensure the court in the relevant Florida circuit accepts electronic submissions and follow local filing rules; retain the signed record in tamper-evident format for enforcement and appeal purposes.

  • ESIGN/UETA: Intent, consent, attribution, retention
  • Authentication: Email + SMS or stronger signer verification
  • Audit Trail: Timestamp, IP, and action log preserved

Typical timelines and what to expect after filing

Timing varies by court calendar and emergency criteria; expect expedited review when imminent harm is alleged and standard scheduling for full hearings.

Ex Parte Review:

Judge may act immediately for emergency protection

Service Window:

Respondent must be served before contested hearing

Full Hearing:

Court schedules a hearing to consider contested relief

Order Duration:

Temporary orders remain until the final court determination

Appeal or Modification:

Either party can request modification or file appeal per court rules

Consequences of errors or violations

Perjury: Criminal penalties possible
Contempt: Fines or incarceration
Dismissal: Form errors can lead to case dismissal
Service Failure: Orders unenforceable without proper service
Privacy Risk: Sensitive details may be exposed if mishandled
Civil Liability: False allegations may trigger damages

Common preparation and filing pitfalls to avoid

  • Incomplete or vague dates and locations weaken the court’s finding of imminent danger and can delay issuance of emergency relief.
  • Incorrect respondent identity or missing aliases prevents effective service and may render the order unenforceable by law enforcement.
  • Failing to attach supporting evidence—photos, police reports, medical records, witness statements—reduces the petition’s persuasive force.
  • Attempting to use a fillable image of a handwritten signature without an auditable electronic trail risks acceptance issues in court.

Key data elements to include and protect

Case Number: Court identifier
Petitioner Info: Full name and contact
Respondent Info: Full name and aliases
Incident Dates: Specific event dates
Supporting Proof: Reports and exhibits
Service Records: Affidavits of service

Practical tips for accurate, defensible submissions

Adopt consistent documentation habits, preserve originals, and follow local court rules for filing, service, and evidence handling.

Be Specific
Describe incidents with dates, times, locations, and witnesses to meet the court’s emergency criteria and support enforcement.
Attach Evidence
Include police reports, photos, medical records, and witness statements to corroborate allegations and strengthen the petition.
Verify Identities
Confirm petitioner and respondent legal names and known aliases to ensure successful service and accurate records.
Preserve Audit Trail
If using electronic signatures, retain timestamps, IP addresses, and authentication logs for evidentiary support.

Real-world examples illustrating how petitions are used

Two anonymized case summaries show typical petition uses and outcomes to illustrate preparation and judicial response.

Optica Ventures — COO

A petitioner described escalating threats with dates and witness names

  • Judge granted immediate stay-away order
  • The order provided temporary residence use and scheduled a full hearing within weeks to consider final relief; law enforcement enforced the restriction.

Fertility Centers — Founder

Medical staff sought protection after repeated threats to a provider

  • Court issued an ex parte injunction for the staff member
  • The injunction reduced risk, allowed safety planning, and preserved evidence for the final hearing.

Comparing eSignature options for completing and preserving Form 12980C1

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Frequently asked questions about Form 12980C1 and electronic handling

Answers to common operational and legal questions about completing, filing, serving, and electronically signing the temporary injunction form.


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