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Family Violence Protective Order Form. This is a Georgia form and can be use in Gwinnett Local County.
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ORI NUMBER:____________________
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
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Petitioner
v.
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Respondent
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Civil Action File No:
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[ ] The clerk is directed to mail a copy of
this document to the Respondent at his/her
last known mailing address.
FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER
TWELVE MONTH DURATION; OR _____ MONTHS DURATION PURSUANT TO
O.C.G.A. 19-13-4(C), NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR
(For cases filed after to 1-1-07)
A hearing was held on this matter on _________________________, 20 ____, for which the Respondent
had notice as required by law and at which the Respondent appeared and/or had the opportunity to be heard and
Petitioner requested that the Protective Order entered in this case be continued. Having heard the evidence
presented, reviewed the petition and entire record concerning this case and for good cause shown,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED THAT:
1.
These proceedings be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court.
2.
This Order applies to every county throughout the state of Georgia and it shall be the duty of every court
and every law enforcement official to enforce and carry out the provisions of this order pursuant to
O.C.G.A. 19-13-4(d). Law Enforcement officers may use their arrest powers pursuant to O.C.G.A. 1-13-6
& 17-4-20 to enforce the terms of this order.
3.
This Order shall be in effect for: (circle A or B and complete spaces)
A.
B.
twelve (12) months, OR
[ ] _________ months, (not to exceed one year) pursuant to O.C.G.A. 19-13-4( C);
from the date of this order, _______________________ until_____________________________.
The Clerk of the Superior Court shall submit a copy of this order to the Protective Order Registry in the
manner required by law. The clerk shall issue a copy of this Order to the Sheriff of Gwinnett County,
Georgia and to the Gwinnett County Police Department, who shall each retain a copy for so long as this
Order remains in effect.
This Order will remain in effect for the period of time set forth above, at which time it expires, (unless
extended by separate order of this Court pursuant to O.C.G.A. ' 19-13-4(c)), or until further order of this
Court, whichever first occurs, except with respect to the judgment for attorney=s fees, court costs, and
expenses of litigation, which is a final judgment under the Family Violence Act.
4.
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Respondent has violated the Family Violence Act, O.C.G.A.19-13-1 et.seq., by committing family
violence has placed the Petitioner in reasonable fear for Petitioner=s safety, and represents a
credible threat to the physical safety of Petitioner and/or Petitioner=s child/ren. Respondent is
hereby restrained and enjoined from doing, or attempting to do, or threatening to do, any act of
injury, maltreating, molesting, following, harassing, harming, abusing or stalking the Petitioner
and the Petitioner=s minor child(ren), if any. Respondent is not to interfere with Petitioner=s travel,
transportation or communication. The Respondent shall not follow, place under surveillance, or
contact the Petitioner at any place for the purpose of harassing and intimidating the Petitioner.
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Any violation of this order may be considered a violation of O.C.G.A. ' 16-5-90 and may subject the
Respondent to prosecution for Aggravated Stalking, in violation of O.C.G.A. ' 16-5-91, a felony;
and Federal Law, Title 18 UCS, Chapter 110-A/Domestic Violence, Sections 2261-2266.
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5.
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6.
Alternatively, in lieu of a finding by the court that an act of family violence was committed
by the Respondent and/or Petitioner, Petitioner and the Respondent have consented that
this Protective Order should be entered by the court, without specifically admitting to the
commission of an act of family violence by either party.
Respondent is enjoined and restrained from doing or attempting to do, or threatening to do, any
act of injury, maltreating, molesting, harassing, harming or abusing the Petitioner=s family or
household.
This Court has determined that it had jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter under the laws of
this state of Georgia and the Court ordered that the Respondent received reasonable notice and had the
opportunity to be heard before this order was issued sufficient to protect the Respondent=s due process
rights. This order shall be presumed to be valid and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 2265(a) shall be accorded
FULL FAITH AND CREDIT by any other state, tribe or local jurisdiction as if an Order of the enforcing
state, tribe or jurisdiction. The Petitioner has validly filed this Family Violence Ex Parte Protective Order;
therefore, this Order shall be enforced as if an Order of the enforcing state, tribe or local jurisdiction and by
any appropriate law enforcement official or court of any State pursuant to 18 U.S.C.A. ' 2265.
ONLY THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS APPLY THAT ARE INITIALED BY THE JUDGE
_____ 7.
Petitioner is awarded sole and exclusive use and possession of the (family) residence
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located at: __________________________________________________________________
[ ]
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The Respondent may return to the residence for the sole purpose of exchanging the
minor children of the parties to effectuate any visitation provided herein.
[ ]
Financing/rental installments shall be paid by:
[ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent
[ ]
Insurance installments shall be paid by:
[ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent
[ ]
_____ 8.
Alternatively, Respondent is awarded sole and exclusive use and possession of the
(family) residence located at:
__________________________________________________________________
Utility payments shall be paid by:
[ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent.
Respondent is ordered to leave the above listed (family) residence immediately. Members of the
Gwinnett County Sheriff's office or any other authorized law enforcement officer are ordered to:
[ ]
Assist the Petitioner in returning to this residence;
[ ]
Remove and evict the Respondent from this residence, together with Respondent=s
clothing, personal effects, prescription medication, and tools of his or her trade or
profession;
[ ]
Require Respondent to surrender to law enforcement all and any keys, garage door
openers and other security devices to the (family) residence and to insure that these items
are delivered to Petitioner.
[ ]
Effectuate the custody placement of the minor children as set forth herein;
[ ]
Assist the Petitioner in removing from the residence, the Petitioner's clothing and personal
effects, together with those of Petitioner=s children, if any.
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_____ 9.
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Respondent is ordered to stay away from Petitioner=s residence, workplace & school and
any subsequent residence, workplace, school and the residence of Petitioner=s, or of the
minor children for whom custody is awarded to Petitioner;
Said residence is listed as: [ ] the address as listed in # 7, herein above;
_____________________________________________________________________
Petitioner=s current workplace is: _________________________________________
The current school(s) is/are: _____________________________________________
_____ 10.
Respondent is ordered to provide suitable alternate housing for the Petitioner and/or Petitioner=s
children by this date: _____________________________________.
_____ 11.
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_____ 12.
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_____ 13.
Respondent is restrained and enjoined from approaching within _________ yards of
Petitioner and/or Petitioner’s minor children.
Respondent is ordered to not have any contact, direct or indirect or through another
person with Petitioner by telephone, pager, fax, e-mail or any other means of
communication except as specified in this Order; and excepting any attorney representing
Petitioner.
Petitioner is awarded temporary custody of the minor child/ren, namely:
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DOB ___________
Sex _____
____________________________________
DOB ___________
Sex _____
____________________________________
DOB ___________
Sex _____
____________________________________
DOB ___________
Sex _____
____________________________________
DOB ___________
Sex _____
Respondent is ordered not to interfere with the physical custody of the minor child/ren.
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Initial here ONLY if Respondent is awarded temporary custody of the minor
child/ren, namely:
____________________________________
DOB ___________
Sex _____
____________________________________
DOB ___________
Sex _____
____________________________________
DOB ___________
Sex _____
____________________________________
DOB ___________
Sex _____
[ ] The [ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent shall not consume or be under the influence of any
alcohol or drugs, other than over the counter medication or prescription medication taken only as
prescribed while in the presence of the minor children.
[ ] The [ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent shall not have any overnight adult guests of the
opposite sex, unless related by blood or marriage, in the presence of the minor children.
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[ x ] Neither party shall make any disparaging remarks about the other party to or in the presence
of the minor children.
[ ] Neither party shall remove the minor children form the jurisdiction of the Court except for
temporary trips such as visits to relatives and vacations.
[ ] All parties shall successfully complete the program entitled ANavigating Family Change@.
See brochure which describes the seminar and is attached to each party=s copy of this order and
incorporated herein by express reference. Each party shall successfully complete the seminar
within 30 days of the date of service of this order upon that party. Upon a party=s failure to
successfully complete the seminar pursuant to this order, the Court may take appropriate action,
including, but not limited to, action for contempt.
_____ 14.
[ ]
CHILD SUPPORT
[ ] Petitioner; [ ] Respondent; shall pay to [ ] Petitioner; [ ] Respondent; for the support and
maintenance of the above minor children the sum of $_____________________, commencing
__________________________________, payable:
[ ] weekly, on [ ] Sun [ ] Mon [ ] Tue [ ] Wed [ ] Thu [ ] Fri [ ] Sat [ ] Sun
[ ] bi-weekly, on [ ] Sun [ ] Mon [ ] Tue [ ] Wed [ ] Thu [ ] Fri [ ] Sat [ ] Sun
[ ] semi-monthly, on the _____________ and the _____________ of each month
[ ] monthly, on the _____________ of each month.
All payments shall be made:
_____By an income deduction order;
_____ Through DHR Child Support Enforcement; _____ by mail directly to Petitioner;
____ by _________________________________________________.
In determining child support the Court finds as follows:
[ ]
The parties have stipulated and agreed in open court that they have freely and voluntarily
agreed to this amount of support and that such amount is in general compliance with the
provisions of O.C.G.A. 19-6-15.
[
]
The finding and facts set forth in ‘Child Support Computation,’ MAG 60-42, are hereby
incorporated by reference herein.
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]
The court considered the facts and evidence set forth in the attached document,
generated by the Child Support Calculator, Georgia Department of Human Resources,
Child Support Services, which is incorporated by reference herein, consisting
of ______ pages.
The Court finds that such payments are in compliance with the child support guidelines.
Payments shall continue until further order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. If payments are
not terminated by order of a Court of competent jurisdiction, then these payments shall continue
during the term of this order, not to exceed twelve (12) months, unless otherwise extended
pursuant to O.C.G.A. '19-13-4(c).
[ ]
The Court has insufficient data to determine temporary child support pursuant to the
guidelines. Child support is hereby awarded on a temporary basis for the benefit of the
minor children pursuant to O.C.G.A 19-6-14.
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_____ 15.
The Respondent is ordered to pay temporary support to the Petitioner the sum of
$_____________________, commencing _______________________________, payable:
[ ] weekly, on [ ] Sun [ ] Mon [ ] Tue [ ] Wed [ ] Thu [ ] Fri [ ] Sat [ ] Sun
[ ] bi-weekly, on [ ] Sun [ ] Mon [ ] Tue [ ] Wed [ ] Thu [ ] Fri [ ] Sat [ ] Sun
[ ] semi-monthly, on the _____________ and the _____________ of each month
[ ] monthly, on the _____________ of each month.
All payments shall be made:
_____ By an income deduction order;
_____ by mail directly to Petitioner;
_____ by ____________________________________________________.
Payments shall continue until further order of a Court of competent jurisdiction. If payments are not terminated by
order of a Court of competent jurisdiction, then these payments shall continue during the term of this order, not to
exceed twelve (12) months, unless otherwise extended pursuant to O.C.G.A. '19-13-4(c).
[ ]
HEALTH INSURANCE
[ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent shall provide and maintain medical/hospitalization insurance coverage
[ ]
comparable to the present coverage maintained by that party
[ ]
as follows: __________________________________________________________________
to cover and pay at minimum the same equivalent portion of the medical, drug, clinic, hospital, and
outpatient charges incurred for the benefit of [ ] each child [ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent. The party
maintaining said medical insurance shall from time to time hereafter, upon request, furnish to the other
party duly signed insurance claim forms or an insurance card which shall be submitted to the requesting
party within ten (10) days of the date of said request.
If the other party has paid a portion of such bill that is actually covered by insurance, then the party
receiving the insurance proceeds shall remit the received insurance proceeds to the other party
immediately upon receipt thereof.
Medical expenses incurred for the minor child(ren) of the parties which are not covered or paid by
insurance shall be paid as follows: [ ] by Petitioner _________________%, [ ] by Respondent
________________%.
Medical expenses incurred for the parties which are not covered or paid by insurance shall be paid as
follows: [ ] each party pays own, [ ] by Petitioner, [ ] by Respondent, [ ] as follows:
___________________________________________________.
Each party shall pay their share of uninsured medical costs within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of
any such bills to that party by regular, first class mail.
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VISITATION [ ] No Visitation
[ ]
No visitation until _______________________________________________________
[ ]
All visitations shall be supervised by a third party as follows:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
[ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent shall have the right to visit each child as follows:
[ ]
Alternate weekends from ________ ___.m. on ____________________ until ________
___.m. on ____________________, commencing ___________________________________.
[ ]
Weekdays, on ____________________________, from __________ ___.m. until
__________ ___.m.
[ ]
Thanksgiving from ________ ___.m. on ____________________ until ________ ___.m.
on ____________________
[ ]
Christmas from ________ ___.m. on ____________________ until ________ ___.m. on
____________________
[ ]
The children shall be with the mother on Mother=s Day from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
[ ]
The children shall be with the father on Father=s Day from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
[ ]
For a period of ____________ weeks during the children=s summer vacation. Said weeks
may be agreed upon by the parties, in writing, prior to May 1. In the event the parties cannot
agree, said weeks of summer visitation shall commence_________________________ at
_______ ___.m. and shall end __________________________ at _______ ___.m.
[ ]
The custodial parent shall have an uninterrupted period of ____________ weeks during
the children=s summer vacation. Said weeks may be agreed upon by the parties, in writing, prior
to May 1. In the event the parties cannot agree, said weeks of summer visitation shall
commence ____________________________ at _______ ___.m. and shall end
__________________________ at _______ ___.m.
[ ]
The following holidays from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.:
[ ]
New Years Day
[ ]
MLK Birthday
[ ]
Presidents= Day
[ ]
Easter Sunday
[ ]
Memorial Day
[ ]
July 4th
[ ]
Labor Day
[ ]
________________
[ ]
____________
Other: _______________________________________________________________
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VISITATION REQUIREMENTS
In the event the non-custodial parent intends to exercise visitation rights, he/she shall give at least forty
eight(48) hours telephone or written notice to the custodial parent. For all visitation set forth herein, the
non-custodial parent shall have the duty to pick up and return each child from and to the following
location: (Strict compliance with this visitation provision shall not be a violation of the restraining
provisions of this Order.
[ ]
the residence of the custodial parent
[ ]
_________________________________________________________________
Unless prior arrangements have been made and agreed to by both parties. With respect to all visitation,
the non-custodial parent shall give notice in the event he/she must cancel any visitation previously
_____ 17.
Respondent, only when accompanied by a law enforcement officer, shall be able to remove
his/her clothing, personal effects, prescription medication, and tools of his or her trade or
profession as follows:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
[ ]
As coordinated and scheduled with the Gwinnett County Sheriff=s Dept. Family Violence
Unit, 770.822.3150 / 770.619.6870.
_____ 18.
Both parties are hereby enjoined and restrained from transferring, selling, pledging as collateral
for a loan, contracting to sell, concealing, or otherwise disposing of or removing from the
jurisdiction of this Court, any of the property belonging to the parties, the children of the parties,
pets of the parties, except in the ordinary course of business.
_____ 19.
[ ] Respondent [ ] Petitioner [ ] Both Respondent & Petitioner is/are ordered not to disconnect
or have disconnected the home utilities, including but not limited to electricity, gas, water,
telephone, change or have changed, or cancel, or have canceled, auto, health, or life insurance
for Respondent, Petitioner, Petitioner=s children, Respondent=s children, or interfere with
his/her/their mail.
_____ 20. A. Petitioner is awarded sole, exclusive temporary possession of the below listed vehicle. The
Respondent shall not exercise any control over such vehicle. All keys, proof of insurance and
registration to this vehicle shall be surrendered to law enforcement and law enforcement shall
immediately turn said items over to Petitioner. Vehicle(s) is/are:
Make: ________________ Model: _______________; Year _______; Color_________
Financing installments shall be paid by: [ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent
Insurance payments shall be paid by:
B.
[ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent
Respondent is awarded sole, exclusive temporary possession of the below listed vehicle. The
Petitioner shall not exercise any control over such vehicle. All keys, proof of insurance and
registration to this vehicle shall be surrendered to law enforcement and law enforcement shall
immediately turn said items over to Respondent. Vehicle(s) is/are:
Make: ________________ Model: _______________; Year _______; Color_________
Financing installments shall be paid by: [ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent
Insurance payments shall be paid by:
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_____ 21.
Petitioner shall be allowed to remove the following property from the family residence for
Petitioner and/or Petitioner=s children=s use: his/her/their clothing, personal effects, prescription
medication, and tools of his/ her trade or profession + the following items:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
[ ]
_____ 22.
As coordinated and scheduled with the Gwinnett County Sheriff=s Dept. Family Violence
Unit, 770.822.3150 / 770.619.6870.
FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM: (24 weeks) (O.C.G.A. 19-13-16.)
_____ A.
[ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent shall attend and complete a certified program of
family violence intervention.
1.
The party(ies) ordered to attend shall:
a.
b.
c.
2.
Enroll and commence the course within FIFTEEN (15) days of the date
hereof and file written proof of enrollment with the clerk of this court. (See
MAG 60-35)
Submit a copy of this order to their selected treatment provider.
Return to this court for a Compliance Hearing/Contempt of Court hearing
as scheduled by the Court. (MAG 60-29).
A list of all certified family violence programs is available from:
a.
b.
c.
Georgia Commission on Family Violence, 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Room 852,
East Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334, 404.657.3412.
Website: Ga Dept. of Corrections, http://www.dcor.state.ga.us which
contains a link to the list of certified Family Violence Intervention
Programs, http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/pdf/certifiedFVIPs.pdf.
For your convenience an alphabetical list of local providers, hours and
most recent fees is set forth on Q:\MAGFORMS\ MAG 60-18, Certified
Intervention Programs. You should reconfirm the information with each
program provider as course offerings and fees frequently change.
3. In the event the party fails to attend and complete this program, the party may
be held in contempt of court for which the penalty includes fine and/or
imprisonment. This matter shall be reviewed by the Court at a
Compliance/Contempt of Court hearing, or may be brought to the court=s
attention by filing a Motion for Contempt after which a show cause hearing date
shall be set and notice of hearing given.
The hearing date and time to show compliance with enrollment/attendance &
completion of Family Violence Intervention Program shall be scheduled by
separate order, Compliance Hearing Order & Notices to Determine Whether
Findings of Contempt of Court Order Should Issue. MAG 60-29.
The party may show compliance by filing with the Court the Affidavit of Enrollment
/ Attendance & Completion of Family Violence Intervention Program AT LEAST 24
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HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING date and time. Once properly and timely filed,
the party ‘MAY’ be relieved of attending the hearing BUT ONLY IF specifically
approved by a signed order of the Court. (See MAG 60-35) A copy of this form is
available from the clerk’s office or on the Court’s website, www.gwinnettcourts.com
> Family Violence.
_____ B.
The Court determines and hereby sets forth its reasons why participation in such
a program is not appropriate under the facts of this case: (check ALL that apply)
[ ]
Agreement of the parties, freely and voluntarily made in open court;
[ ]
The acts alleged and found to have actually occurred do not rise to the level of
requiring attendance at a state certified family violence intervention program;
[ ]
The responsible party is currently enrolled, or has agreed to enroll, in a suitable
treatment/counseling program;
[ ]
The responsible party is incarcerated and is reasonably believed to be unlikely in
the foreseeable future to complete attendance requirements.
[ ]
The responsible party is charged with criminal acts connected with this matter.
The court finds that for the reasons of judicial economy, to avoid duplication of
services that the criminal justice system can better insure strict compliance with
family violence course attendance and completion.
[ ]
Other factors described with specificity: _______________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_____ 23.
[ ] Respondent [ ] Petitioner; in order to prevent a recurrence of family violence, is ordered to
undergo alcohol/drug abuse evaluation at the GRN Court Services Program (Gwinnett-RockdaleNewton Mental Health) and follow the recommended treatment.
GRN COURT SERVICES
595 OLD NORCROSS ROAD, SUITE A
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
678-377-3600
The cost of the evaluation is $60.00 which shall be paid by the party ordered to have the
evaluation. This cost shall be paid by cash or money order. The party(parties) designated above
shall attend and complete any recommended alcohol/drug Intervention or treatment as directed by
GRN Court Services.
The party shall also return to this court for a Compliance Hearing/Contempt of Court hearing to
prove completion of this requirement. (Seem MAG 60-29.)
The party may show compliance by filing with the Court the Affidavit of Completion of Alcohol –
Drug Evaluation AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING date and time. Once properly
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and timely filed, the party ‘MAY’ be relieved of attending the hearing BUT ONLY IF specifically
approved by a signed order of the Court. (See MAG 60-36) A copy of this form is available from
the clerk’s office or on the Court’s website, www.gwinnettcourts.com > Family Violence. This
affidavit shall also include a document verifying the evaluation issued by GRN.
_____ 24.
Respondent shall be required to return the following property for Petitioner and/or
Petitioner=s children=s use: ____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
on or before the following date: ________________________________________________.
The return of the property shall be coordinated and scheduled with the Gwinnett County Sheriff=s
Dept. Family Violence Unit. 770.822.3150 / 770.619.6870.
_____ 25.
Attorney Fees: [ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent shall pay attorney fees to the [ ] Petitioner=s
[ ] Respondent=s attorney in the amount of $____________, at the rate of $_____________
per ___________________, commencing ___________________________. In the event any
payment is ten (10) days overdue, the entire remaining balance shall become due instanter.
[ ] Each party shall pay their own attorney fees.
_____ 26.
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Petitioner/protected party is either a spouse, former spouse, parent of a common child,
Petitioner=s child, child of Respondent, cohabitates or has cohabitated with Respondent
and qualifies for 18 U.S.C. 922 (g). RESTRICTIONS ON POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.A. 922(g)(8) and/or 922(g)(9), the Respondent is prohibited from
shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving any firearm or ammunition which has
been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. Respondent shall be
entitled to the immediate return of said items upon the expiration of this order, provided
there is no other legal adjudication prohibiting such possession. Respondent is hereby
ordered:
[ ] The Court has not found to a preponderance of competent evidence that the Respondent is in
present possession of firearms or ammunition that require surrender. The Respondent is hereby
still given notice that such possession is prohibited. A violation of this provision may subject the
Respondent to contempt of court and incarceration as well as violation of federal laws.
OR
[ ]
Respondent was found by the court, to a preponderance of the evidence, to be in
possession of firearms and/or ammunition. The Respondent shall IMMEDIATELY surrender
all firearms and ammunition in his/her possession to the Gwinnett County Sheriff=s Family
Violence Unit, to be held for the duration of the order of the court. 770.822.3150/ 770.619.6870.
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The surrender of all firearms and ammunition shall be done in the manner as directed by the
deputy of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Family Violence Unit.
[ ] The parties have mutually agreed in open court that the Respondent shall surrender all
firearms and ammunition to the person listed in the judgment who shall hold them for the
duration of this order.
The hearing date and time to show compliance with the surrender of all firearms and
ammunition shall be scheduled by separate order, Compliance Hearing Order & Notices to
Determine Whether Findings of Contempt of Court Order Should Issue. MAG 60-29.
The party may show compliance by filing with the Court the Affidavit of Surrender of All
Firearms & Ammunition AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING date and time.
Once properly and timely filed, the party ‘MAY’ be relieved of attending the hearing BUT ONLY
IF specifically approved by a signed order of the Court. (See MAG 60-34) A copy of this form
is available from the clerk’s office or on the Court’s website, www.gwinnettcourts.com > Family
Violence.
It is further ordered as initialed below:
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED
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______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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______ 28. DEBTS TO BE PAID BY PETITIONER
Petitioner shall henceforth pay the installments connected with the following debts according to their
respective terms for the duration of this order:
[ ] All debts listed solely in the Petitioner=s name
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Other than as provided herein, neither party shall incur any debts or make use of any credit for which the
other party may be held liable by the creditor.
_____ 29. DEBTS TO BE PAID BY RESPONDENT
Respondent shall henceforth pay the installments connected with the following debts according to the
respective terms for the duration of this order:
[ ] All debts listed solely in the Respondent=s name
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Other than as provided herein, neither party shall incur any debts or make use of any credit for which the
other party may be held liable by the creditor.
_____ 30. REFERRAL TO VICTIM SERVICES & SAFETY PLANNING GUIDANCE
[ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent shall immediately seek victim services and safety planning guidance from
the Partnership Against Domestic Violence -- 770.963.9799 or 404.873.1766. Information on safety
planning has been given to said party. In the event there is a pending misdemeanor case connected with
this action, this party shall contact the Solicitor’s office, 770.822.8300, victim-witness services. In the event
there is a pending felony case connected with this action, this party shall contact the District Attorney’s
office, 770.822.8400, victim-witness services.
_____ 31. SCOPE OF HEARING: The parties to this action are also the parties to a divorce action
pending in the Superior Court of ____________________ County, Civil Action No._______________.
A temporary hearing [ ] has; [ ] has not; been scheduled in that action.
[ ]
This Court has conducted a full hearing on all of the issues which could reasonably expected to
be raised by the parties at a temporary hearing in the divorce action.
[ ]
The Court has conducted a limited hearing for the purpose of defining the rights
of the parties pending a temporary hearing in the divorce action.
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Civil Action File No: ____________________________
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT each of the parties shall abide by the foregoing terms and provisions of this
order. Any party who contends that the other party is in contempt of Court may bring the matter back before the
Court by filing a Motion for Contempt, under the same case number, with proper service upon the other party.
Such motions must be filed prior to the expiration of this Order. Furthermore, an offending party may be subject
to criminal prosecution as well. (See below notice.)
So ordered this ________ day of __________________________, 20____ at ___________ ___.M.
__________________________________________
Judge, Gwinnett Superior Court [ ] by designation
Print Name:________________________________
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CONSENT
The parties have consented to the provisions of the above order and agree to comply with the terms and
provisions thereof:
____________________________________
Petitioner
____________________________________
Respondent
____________________________________
Attorney for Petitioner
_____________________________________
Attorney for Respondent
Bar No: _____________________________
Bar No: ______________________________
Violation of this Order May Be Punishable By Arrest
Notice to Respondent
1. Violation of this Order may result in immediate arrest and criminal prosecution that may result in jail
time and/fines and/or may subject you to prosecution and penalties for contempt of court.
2. This Order shall remain in effect unless specifically superseded by a subsequent signed and filed
Order, by operation of law, or by Order of Dismissal, whichever occurs first. Only this Court can void,
modify, dismiss this Order. Either party may ask, in writing, or during any hearing, that this Court to
change or dismiss this Order.
3. If after a hearing, of which the Respondent received notice and opportunity to participate, a protective
order is issued which retrains Respondent from harassing, stalking, threatening an intimate partner,
Respondent is prohibited from possessing, receiving, or transporting a firearm or ammunition which
has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce for the duration of the order, 18
U.S.C. 922(g).
4. A person commits the offense of Aggravated Stalking when such person, in violation of a temporary
or permanent protective Order prohibiting this behavior follows, places under surveillance, or contacts
Petitioner on public or private property for the purpose of harassing and intimidating the other person.
This activity can subject the Respondent to arrest and prosecution for the felony Aggravated Stalking,
which carries penalties of imprisonment for not less than 1 year nor more than 10 years and a fine up to
$10,000.00
Note: This form is promulgated as a Uniform Superior Court Rule under the auspices of O.C.G.A. 19-13-53. To
order a specific provision, please initial in the space provided. The court should delete or otherwise make
inoperative any provision in the standardized form which is not supported by the evidence in the case or in order
to comply with the court=s application of the law and facts to an individual case.
[ ] Transmitted to Georgia Protective Order Registry
Date Submitted by Deputy
Clerk:
By: ___________________________________________, Deputy Clerk
This is to certify this is a true and correct copy of the foregoing Family Violence Twelve Month Protective Order,
as the same appears of record in Gwinnett Superior Court. Given my hand and seal of this court.
This _______ day of ____________________________, 20_____.
By: ________________________________________, Deputy Clerk Superior Court, Gwinnett County, GA.
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