Florida SB 1280 mandates court procedures for domestic violence injunctions and prohibits mutual protection orders

Original title: Interpersonal Violence Injunctions

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These changes alter the legal process for residents seeking protection from interpersonal violence by standardizing clerk assistance and restricting the court's ability to issue mutual orders that could potentially impact the rights of the petitioner.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Domestic violence petitioners

They receive standardized assistance and forms from court clerks and are subject to new court review timelines for their petitions.

Clerk of the court offices

They are required to provide specific assistance materials and transmit documents to law enforcement within set timeframes.

Sheriffs and law enforcement agencies

They receive case documents from the clerk of court for the purpose of service.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires court clerks to provide standardized forms and assistance to domestic violence petitioners and mandates that judges review petitions immediately to schedule final hearings. It also prohibits courts from issuing , which previously allowed judges to grant protection to both parties in a single case.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mutual order of protection?

A mutual order of protection is a court order that grants protection to both parties involved in a case simultaneously; this bill would prohibit courts from issuing such orders.

What must the clerk of court do under this bill?

The clerk must provide standardized forms, motions, and information to assist petitioners and transmit case documents to law enforcement for once a final hearing is scheduled.