3 verbatim requirements from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 2017-08.
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau). Administrative orders change without notice; the circuit's own order controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from the order, captured live 2026-08-03 from the Duval Clerk's store; whitespace normalised only. • That when serving, an injunction or other order related to domestic, violence, repeat violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, or a risk protection order, law enforcement officers must make personal service upon the respondent and use service and verification procedures consistent with those of the Sheriff. • The officer shall promptly, or otherwise within 24 hours of service of process, call in Q transmit a copy of the Return of Service/Certificate of Non-Service to the Sheriffs Office with jurisdiction over the residence of the petitioner. • If attemptsat service are unsuccessful, the law enforcement officer attempting service shall promptly» call in and electronically transmit the Return of Service/Certificate of Non-Service and include relevant facts to indicate the reason for non-service. . i ‘ ‘That following receipt of the Return of Service/Certificate of Non-Service, the Sheriffs Office shall promptly file a copy with the Clerk of the Court in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 48, Florida Statutes, or, if not practicable, on the next business day following receipt.
That when serving, an injunction or other order related to domestic, violence, repeat violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, or a risk protection order, law enforcement officers must make personal service upon the respondent and use service and verification procedures consistent with those of the Sheriff.
Reviewer note: Composed from the clerk's own bytes during the 4th's ledger close 2026-08-03 (sha256 8f015b357571d8d1…).
2 verbatim requirements from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1986-33A.
1 verbatim requirement from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1987-09.