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FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDASTATE OF FLORIDA BOOKING NO. Ge 164 2 7°CASE NO.: \ yi LHIJ .v.] ” : OMESTICAtpiey Ladle eer{ ] DATING FILEDDEFENDANT ; !{ ] NON-DOMESTIC | ~FEB 10 2021ORDER OF NO CONTACT | clerk ofthe circuit cae 20 ||This “no contact order” is effective immediately and enforceable for the duration of the pretrial release or untilmodified by the Court. |. The Defendant is specifically ordered to have NO CONTACT and to not attempt to contact the followingperson(s) GS a ;a Vietim(s) 7 Met Ce 1 Hee[ ] Co-Defendant(s)[ ] Witness(es) DV Tha Nafeedane chall NAT CONTACT &2. The Detenaait sna NOT CONTACT oi atteipt tG Comtact Me abOVE-Tisied PETSOMS) Ltt THIS CASE 1S Closeéaor until further order of the Court, whichever occurs first.eee eeeaee erp eeeteeee cae SCANNED. For purposes of this Order, “no contact” means: + NO direct or indirect messages or communications by the Defendant.+ NO direct or indirect contact by a third person on behalf of the Defendant. This does not prohibit anattorney for the Defendant, consistent with Rules regulating The Florida Bar fronQ $n} yfnicating withany person protected by the no contact order for lawful purposes.* NO communication of any kind including telephone calls, messages on answering machines and voice orelectronic; all written forms of communication, including letters of apology; or any other means ofcommunication, including the delivery of gifts at any time, either at a residence, school, or workplace.¢ The Defendant is prohibited from being within 500 feet of the victim’s or other named person’s residence,even if the Defendant and the victim or other named person share the residence.: The Defendant is prohibited trom being wiihin 500 Teet or the victim’s or other named person's vehicie,place of employment, or a specified place frequented regularly by such person.* The Defendant is prohibited from the following addresses (victim’s home/job, if child involved schooladdress/aftercare center/address for extracurricular activities): fA xedeeacled “PRLOON Qrio 202)October 2015 Page | of 2 Form 31>L€(/lé/ a eaeZL a Lee4. The Defendant has been expressly advised that if the above-listed person(s) attempts to contact the Defendant,he/she must avoid any such contact and the Defendant has been further advised that he/she would be inviolation of this Order if the Defendant communicates with the above-listed person(s) even if contact isinitiated by the above-listed person(s).Cree S¥cfwn. Immediately surrender any firearms or ammunition to the custody of the sheriff. (within 24 hours ofrelease from custody) {possession of either may be a violation of Federal Statute 18 U.S.C, 922(g)(8)}6. Exceptions applies only if checked):£1 Tha Natande tha racida, wrhare tha ahaue_lictad narcan(e\ racidac far tha nurnaceL ] ine Deteiaant May returi to wie Wsiaence wiere Me avove=uSteG PerSonts; Fesiaes TOT Me purposeof removing the Defendant’s PERSONAL EFFECTS ONLY and then only in the presence of auniformed law enforcement officer and on ONE occasion only.{ ] Contact may be in writing.{ ] Contact may be by telephone.[ ] Contact may occur but only through a third party and only to facilitate visitation with the Defendant’sminor children.7. The Defendant has been expressly advised that violation of this Order will subject the Defendant to arrest andcommitment by the Court, plus, if applicable, bond forfeiture.I have read and do understand this Order and agree to obey it. I fully understand that ONLY A CRIMINALDIVISION JUDGE may modify this order. | understand therefore that the alleged victim in this case, the stateattorney, and any other attorney or person DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY to modify ANY PORTION ofthis Order without APPROVAL BY THE JUDGE.| completely understand and agree that if I disobey this Order, the Judge may possibly revoke and forfeit anybond. and/or order my immediate incarceration.I understand that this Order supercedes any prior Order(s) relating to the above-listed person(s).,[OV 17)uv )DEFENDANTLODONE and ORDERED in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida thisFEB Hl.day ofeeCIRCUIT/COUNTY COURT JUDGECopies Furnished To:State AttorneyPublic Defender/Defense AttorneyDefendantAlleged Victim (provided by State Attorney)October 2015 Page 2 of 2 Form 31
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