§ 57.61. Same—Temporary or Preliminary Relief.

(1)

If the Human Relations Official concludes at any time following the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article, it may authorize a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint, in accordance with Florida Statutes § 760.34(8).

(2)

On receipt of the Human Relations Official's authorization, the City Attorney or his designee shall promptly file the action.

(3)

A temporary restraining order or other order granting preliminary or temporary relief under this section is governed by the applicable Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

(4)

The filing of a civil action under this section does not affect the initiation or continuation of administrative proceedings under Section 57.70 of this Article.

(Ord. of 3-23-1992, Doc. #25570; Ord. of 8-31-1992, Doc. #25570-1)