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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN AND FOR

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: Division: ,

Petitioner, and , Respondent. Description of Respondent: Sex: ________ Race: ________________ Height: _________ Weight: _________ DOB: _________________

Eye color: __________ Hair color: __________ Last known address: _______________________________

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE This cause comes before the court for review based upon the alleged conduct of Respondent for the issuance of an Order to Show Cause directed to {name} for violation of the Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection as is more specifically set forth in the Petition By Affidavit For Order To Show Cause For a Violation Of Final Judgment Of Injunction For Protection, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. , are hereby NOW, THEREFORE, you,{name} ORDERED to appear before this court before Judge {name} , on {date} __________________, at {time} ___________.m., in Room _________ of the _____________Courthouse, located at ___________________________, to be arraigned. A subsequent hearing will be scheduled requiring Respondent to show cause why he/she should not be held in contempt of this court for violation of the Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection as is stated in the attached Petition By Affidavit For Order To Show Cause For a Violation of Final Judgment of Injunction For Protection. Punishment, if imposed, may include a fine and incarceration. Should the court determine, based on the evidence presented at the hearing, that Respondent's conduct warrants sanctions for civil contempt in addition to or instead of indirect criminal contempt, the court reserves the right to find Respondent guilty of civil contempt and impose appropriate civil sanctions.
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(u), Order to Show Cause (03/04)

The court hereby appoints the State Attorney's Office to prosecute the case. Respondent is advised that he/she is entitled to be represented by counsel. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Sheriff of this county serve this Order to Show Cause by delivering copies to Respondent, with proof of Sheriff's service. ORDERED in ______________ County, Florida, on {date} . ______________________________ Judge Copies to: _____ State Attorney _____ Petitioner or Counsel for Petitioner _____ Respondent or Counsel for Respondent 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 {name} , {address} , {telephone} , within 2 working days of your receipt of this order. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD 1-800-955-8771.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(u), Order to Show Cause (03/04)