Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
Respondent: MARK A. KENDA
Judges: SUSAN BELYEU KIRKLAND
Agency: Department of Law Enforcement
Locations: Largo, Florida
Filed: Jul. 16, 2003
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, September 19, 2003.
Latest Update: Dec. 22, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING
COMMISSION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS
AND TRAINING COMMISSION,
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vs. CASE NO. 15654
Mark A. Kenda,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission,
hereinafter referred to as the Commission, files this Administrative
Complaint against the Respondent, Mark A. Kenda. The Commission
seeks to impose disciplinary action upon the referenced individual
based on the following allegations:
1. Respondent was certified by the Criminal Justice Stancards
and Training Commission on August 29, 1995, and was issued Law
Enforcement Certificate Number 155372.
2. {a) On or about July 26, 1999, the Respondent, Mark A.
Kenda, did unlawfully commit a battery upon Marion Overstreet, by
actually touching or striking her or intentionally causing bodily
harm to Marion Overstreet against her will.
(b) On or about September 5, 1999, the Respondent, Mark
A. Kenda, did unlawfully and willfully violate an injunction for
protection against violence, issued pursuant to F. Ss. 741.31, by
telephoning, contacting, or otherwise communicating with Marion
Overstreet directly or indirectly.
3. The actions of the Respondent did violate the provisions
of Section 784.03 and 741.31 or any lesser included offenses, Section
943.1395 (6) and/or (7), Florida Statutes, and/or Rule 11B-
27.0011(4) (b), Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has
failed to maintain the qualifications established in Sestion
943.13(7), Plorida Statutes, which require that a Law Enforcement
Officer in the State of Florida have good moral character.
4. This Administrative Complaint is issued pursuant. to
Sections 120.60, and 943.1395(6) and/or (7), Florida Statutes. Any
proceedings concerning this Complaint shall be conducted pursuant to
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and Rules 11B-27,
28-106, and 28-107, Florida Administrative Code.
WHEREFORE, it is alleged that the Respondent, Mark A. Kenda is
guilty of violating Sections 943.1395 (6) and/or (7), and/or
943.13(7), Florida Statutes, and/or Rule 11B-27.0011(4) (b), Flcrida
Administrative Code. )
NOW, THEREFORE, the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission hereby complains against Mark A. Kenda and
alleges that an appropriate penalty, as provided in Section
943.1395(6) and/or (7), Florida Statutes, should be imposed for the
reasons set forth above and in accordance with the Election of Rights
form (to which is attached an Explanation of Rights form) attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
BY ORDER OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING
COMMISSION THIS 7
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing has been
served pursuant to Section 120.569, Florida Statutes, this 7 _
day of June, 2000, to Mark A. Kenda, at 3033 Whispering Drive South,
Largo, Florida 33771.
A. LEON LOWRY, Il, Program Director
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Docket for Case No: 03-002578PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Sep. 19, 2003 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Sep. 16, 2003 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction and to Cancel Hearing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jul. 28, 2003 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for October 14, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Largo, FL).
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Jul. 28, 2003 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jul. 25, 2003 |
Response to Initial Order (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Jul. 17, 2003 |
Initial Order.
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Jul. 16, 2003 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jul. 16, 2003 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Jul. 16, 2003 |
Request for Assignment of Administrative Law Judge filed.
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