FAQ

Belle Glade Office 38844 State Road 80 Belle Glade, Florida 33430 Phone: (561) 996-4820
Some things the judge MAY order in the injunction are:
  • That the abuser not contact you.
  • That the abuser surrender all firearms.
  • That the abuser not commit any acts of violence against you, your children, or others living with you.
  • That the abuser immediately leave the home you share.
  • That the abuser stay away from your home if you are not living together.
  • That you have temporary custody of any children you and the abuser have together.
  • That the abuser stay away from your home, job, school, or other places.
  • That the abuser stay away from your vehicle and not damage your property.
The judge can order other help, depending upon the circumstances. This is why the contents of the Petition and your attendance at all hearings is so important--so that you can tell the judge what you need and why you need it.
IF YOU ARE THE VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Many laws have been created to protect our citizens from domestic violence. If you are a victim, call 911 to report the abuse. You also have the right to go to court and file a petition requesting an injunction for protection from domestic violence which may include, but need not be limited to, provisions which restrain the abuser from further acts of abuse; direct the abuser to leave your household; prevent the abuser from entering your residence, school, business, or place of employment; award you custody of minor child or children; and direct the abuser to pay support to you and the minor children if the abuser has a legal obligation to do so.

Generally, the report will be reviewed a determination will be made if follow up investigation will result in a successful prosecution. At that point a Detective will be assigned to the case.

First, call the U.S. Department of State at either one of these numbers listed below to report your passport lost or stolen:

  • (202) 955-0487
  • (202) 955-0488
  • (202) 955-0292
  • (202) 955-0430

Also, you can apply for a new passport. To learn more contact the National Passport Information Center at: (877) 487-2778 or visit http://travel.state.gov/passports

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office does not take reports on lost or stolen passports with the exception of:

If your passport is foreign you must provide the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office with a written request from your Country’s Consulate or Embassy. The written request must be brought in person to the Sheriff’s office on Gun Club Rd. or any sub-station. The letter must be on Consulate or Embassy letterhead and MUST have a raised seal.

You may consider checking the pawnshops/second-hand dealers in your area for your belongings.

  • Pawned items must be held for 30 calendar days. (With probable cause to believe the property in possession of a pawnbroker is stolen, law enforcement may place a written hold on the property for 90 days.)
  • Items acquired by a second-hand dealer must be held for 15 calendar days. (With probable cause to believe the property in possession of a pawnbroker is stolen, law enforcement may place a written hold on the property for 60 days.)
  • While on hold, the pawnshop/second-hand dealer should not have those items on display. You may not see your stolen belongings. If any of your belongings are found in a pawnshop/second-hand dealer you may attempt to get them back by notifying the pawnbroker/second-hand dealer by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with a signed claim to the goods. The claim must contain a detailed description of the goods and must be accompanied by a copy of the police report on the misappropriation of the goods.
  • If notifying the pawnshop/second-hand dealer to obtain your personal belongings doesn't work, you can begin the legal process for getting your property returned. During this process the police may confiscate the property or place a hold on it. This will give you time to file a replevin petition with the clerk of the court. Identifiable serial numbers, etchings on property and receipts are helpful during this process. The only alternative to this court process is to buy the item back from the pawnshop/second-hand dealer
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FOR WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY, THIS CAN BE DONE AT DISTRICT 5'S CENTRAL RECORDS OFFICE LOCATED AT 38840 ST. RD. 80 BELLE GLADE, FL 33430

Hours, not including holidays: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 am - 10:30 am 12:30 pm - 3 pm

PHONE: 561-992-1463

A person who refuses to follow a judge's order may be put in jail. If the abuser disobeys the judge's order, please contact the Sheriff's Office and show them the copy of the Injunction for Protection. In some cases the officer will arrest the abuser. If the abuser is not arrested, the victim may go to the Clerk's Office and file an affidavit reporting the violation.
A public record is outlined in Florida State Statute 119.011(11) as,

All documents papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmissions, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transactions of official business of any agency.All materials made or received by an agency in connection with official business which are used to perpetuate, communicate or formalize knowledge. All such materials, regardless of whether they are in final form, are open for public inspection unless the legislature has exempted them from disclosure.

Public Records; a Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies (2018 edition), p1

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