Pre-Trial Release Conditions in Polk County, FL

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ORDER GRANTING PRETRIAL RELEASE

Case Information

☐ Straight Pretrial Release (PTR)

☐ Pretrial Release (PTR) with Bond

☐ GPS Hold

☐ Any first appearance judge may modify/revoke per Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.131(d)

Standard Conditions (Apply to All Cases)

1. ☐Defendant is released into the Pretrial Services program.
2. ☐Report in person immediately upon release (8:30 AM–4:00 PM). If released after hours, report by 8:30 AM the next business day.
3. ☐Court date and location to be set by Clerk. Failure to appear will result in a capias for arrest.
4. ☐Contact Pretrial Services after each court appearance at (863) 534-4617. Report in person if instructed.
5. ☐Check in weekly with Pretrial Services:
   • Phone: (863) 563-1122
   • Frequency: 1x weekly on Friday
   • PIN: _______
6. ☐Report address or phone number changes immediately.
7. ☐Violation of conditions or new arrest may result in a capias. Conditions remain pending any new bond unless otherwise ordered.
8. ☐No criminal activity; register if applicable before release.
9. ☐No illegal drug use or possession.
10. ☐Do not leave Florida without court permission.
11. ☐No driving without a valid driver’s license or permit.
12. ☐Post any required bond if ordered.
13. ☐Do not possess or consume alcohol or enter any bar or lounge.
14. ☐Random Testing:
    • ☐Urinalysis
    • ☐Urinalysis w/ Alcohol
    • ☐Breath Test
    • ☐Payment: Self-Pay
    • ☐Payment Waived
15. ☐Curfew: 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM
16. ☐Do not use, possess, or carry any firearms, guns, weapons, ammunition, or knives.
17. ☐Defendant is prohibited from having any intentional contact with:
    • ☐Victim’s Family
    • ☐Witness(es) as identified in the arrest report, notice to appear, or complaint affidavit

    Contact is prohibited directly or indirectly, in person, in writing, by telephone, pager, fax, texting, email, social media, or through third persons except for scheduled court proceedings.
    Defendant must stay 500 feet away from the victim(s), their home(s), vehicle(s), place(s) of employment, and/or school(s) at all times.

18. ☐Defendant may return to the victim’s residence one time only, within 48 hours of release from custody, accompanied by a law enforcement officer, to retrieve personal items such as clothing, health items, medication, paperwork, or tools.
19. ☐Do not violate the terms of any injunction currently in effect.
20. ☐Contact with the victim is allowed, but no physical or verbal threats, violence, or abuse of any kind.
21. ☐Stay 500 feet away from the event location.
22. ☐No contact with any child under the age of 18 except as allowed by the court.
23. ☐Defendant must stay 500 feet away from schools, childcare facilities, parks, playgrounds, and libraries at all times.
24. ☐No contact with co-defendant(s), directly or indirectly.
25. ☐Other:
    • ☐GPS Monitoring with House Arrest Conditions
    • ☐GPS Monitoring
    • ☐House Arrest Conditions
    • ☐May attend:
      • ☐Court
      • ☐Attorney Appointments
      • ☐Medical Appointments
      • ☐Work
      • ☐School
      • ☐Church
      • ☐Shopping
    • Notes: Defendant to provide work schedule.
26. ☐No possession, access, or use of any computer(s) or electronic device(s) with internet/intranet capabilities.
27. ☐The use or possession of an accelerant is prohibited.

    An accelerant is a fuel or oxidizing agent, such as an ignitable liquid, used to initiate or increase the spread/growth of a fire.

28. ☐Other:
    • Defendant is not allowed to go within 1,000 feet of the officer’s residence.
    • Defendant is not allowed to post about his case on social media.

SPECIAL PRETRIAL RELEASE CONDITIONS

THE DEFENDANT IS FURTHER ORDERED AS FOLLOWS:

In the event there is a conflict between the terms of paragraph 17 below and a prior injunction order, visitation order, or other court order, the terms of THIS ORDER MUST BE FOLLOWED if the Defendant remain on Pretrial Release. It maybe necessary for the Defendant to obtain a modification of any other court order or visitation schedule to comply with that order AND these conditions of Pretrial Release. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to cancel, revoke, or otherwise alter the conditions of any other court order or injunction. Unless BOTH or ALL orders permit the defendant to have contact with the victim(s), CONTACT IS PROHIBITED. Pursuant to s.903.047, F.S., the following are the Defendant’s conditions of pretrial release under the supervision of Pretrial Services:

This order shall remain in effect until modified or terminated by the Court. If this case involves an alleged act of domestic violence in Polk County, violation of this Order may be a first-degree misdemeanor, pursuant to s. 741.29, F.S., which carries a maximum punishment upon conviction of one (1) year in jail and a fine of $1,000.00 or may subject the Defendant to criminal contempt of court charges, and/or result in revocation of bond and/or pretrial release.

If this case involves an alleged act of domestic violence, law enforcement officers may, pursuant to s. 901.15, F.S., conduct a warrantless arrest of any Defendant who violates this order.

Special Conditions

Immediately report in person to: Pretrial Services Office, 1745 S Hwy 17

En Español: Repórtese inmediatamente en persona a los Servicios Previos al Juicio.

Court & Office Locations

• Polk County Courthouse: 255 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 — (863) 534-4000
• Pretrial Services Office: 930 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801
• Lake Alfred Government Center: 200 Government Center Blvd, Lake Alfred, FL 33850

Important Contacts

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e-Notify is a courtesy reminder service and not the official notice of court. Always confirm dates with the Clerk of Court.

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