SB 1644FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

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Florida SB 1644 mandates new court procedures for domestic violence and stalking injunctions

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 domestic violence or stalking by standardizing clerk assistance and restricting the court's ability to issue mutual orders, which can impact the safety and legal standing of petitioners.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Petitioners for domestic violence injunctions

They receive standardized assistance from court clerks and are subject to new judicial evaluation criteria for imminent danger.

Clerk of the Court offices

They are mandated to provide specific forms and information to assist petitioners.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires court clerks to provide updated forms and assistance to petitioners seeking protection from violence and mandates that judges review stalking petitions immediately. It also prohibits courts from issuing , ensuring that injunctions are directed at a single respondent.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mutual order of protection?

A mutual order of protection is an order that imposes restrictions on both parties in a case; this bill prohibits courts from issuing such orders.

How does this bill change the process for stalking victims?

It requires the court to review stalking petitions (without the other party present) and schedule a final hearing as soon as possible.

Why It Matters

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Restriction of Mutual Orders

The bill explicitly moves to prohibit mutual orders of protection, a shift in how courts manage interpersonal violence cases.

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Connected Entities

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Sources

Open source document

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