Florida courts often issue a no-contact order in cases involving violence. Defined by Florida Statutes Chapter 741, a no-contact order is an injunction, or a type of restraining order, that is usually issued between an arrest and a trial. The no-contact order is simply that — you cannot initiate contact with the victim in any way. This includes calling, texting, emailing, messaging or commenting via social media platforms, or seeing them face-to-face. In some instances, if you are in the same room as the victim and even gesture toward them, you may be in violation of a no-contact order.
If you reside in the same home as the alleged victim, it is important to move out, even temporarily, in order to be in compliance with the no-contact order. In addition, you must not ask anyone to make contact on your behalf. If the court allowed contact, you may have permission to make contact with the alleged victim in the case.