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A no-contact order was entered

A no-contact order is a release condition with serious consequences if violated. This page explains what it generally requires.

Your first step

The safest course is to comply fully with every condition while a lawyer reviews the order. Do not attempt contact.

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Editorial direction: Antonio G. JimenezFormer prosecutor and former criminal defense attorney · Member, The Florida Bar