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V, FEB2 5 2015 Dockctod l?y....../{..c..... _ ' :. _ g CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JEFF ATWATER STATEOF FLORIDA IN THE MATTER OF: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN WINDHAM / Case No.: 156137-14-AG ORDER OF REVOCATION THIS PROCEEDING CAME on for?nal agency action and the Chief Financial Officer, having considered the record, including the Administrative Complaint filed on November 18, 2014, and being fully advised in the premises, finds that: 1. Christopher Allen Windham is licensed by the Department of Financial Services (the Department ), pursuant to the Florida Insurance Code, as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. This license is currently suspended pursuant to a Notice of Temporary Suspension. 2. On November 18, 2014, the Department issued an Administrative Complaint, attached hereto as Exhibit A, against Christopher Allen Windham, alleging that on February 7, 2012, in the Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, Case No. 2011-34535 CFAES, Christopher Allen Windham pled nolo contendere to one count of Attempt to Organized Scheme to Defraud, a first degree misdemeanor and crime of moral turpitude. 3. The Department noti?ed Christopher Allen Windham in the Administrative Complaint of the right to request a proceeding in accordance with sections 120.569 and 120.57,

9 in! Florida Statutes, and that failure to answer the Administrative Complaint or request a proceeding within twenty-one (21) days would result in the imposition of a penalty. 4. In accordance with section 624.310(6), Florida Statutes, the Administrative Complaint was served upon Christopher Allen Windham on December 17, 2014, by personal service, in Volusia County, Florida, by Ruth Williams, investigator for the Florida Department of Financial Services. 5. Christopher Allen Windham failed to answer the Administrative Complaint or request a proceeding in accordance with sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. FINDINGS OF FACT 6. The factual allegations contained in the Administrative Complaint dated November 18, 2014, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and fully incorporated herein by reference, are hereby adopted as the Department s Findings of Fact in this case. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 7. Based upon the Findings of Fact adopted herein, the Department concludes that Christopher Allen Windham violated the specific statutes and rules charged in each count of the Administrative Complaint, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and hereby adopts the violations charged in each count of the Administrative Complaint as the Conclusions of Law in this case. PENALTY IMPOSED 8. The failure of Christopher Allen Windham to answer the Administrative Complaint or request a proceeding, taken together with the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law adopted herein, constitutes grounds for the Chief Financial Of?cer to revoke the license of Christopher Allen Windham.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: (a) All licenses, appointments and eligibility for licensure heretofore issued to Christopher Allen Windham, within the purview of the Department, are hereby revoked. (b) Pursuant to section 648.49(2), Florida Statutes, Christopher Allen Windham does not have the right to apply for another license or appointment under chapter 648, Florida Statutes. (c) During the period of suspension or revocation of the license and until the license is reinstated or a new license is issued, the former licensee may not engage in or attempt to profess to engage in any transaction or business for which a license or appointment is required under chapter 648, Florida Statutes. (d) Within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of this Order of Revocation, Christopher Allen Windham shall return all licenses issued to Christopher Allen Windham pursuant to the Florida Insurance Code to the Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Licensing, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0319. (e) Any person who knowingly transacts insurance or otherwise engages in insurance activities in this state without a license, or while the license is suspended or revoked, commits a felony of the third degree., 441.2. DONE and ORDERED this 2 5 day of Feb rwxr, 2015. Gregory Thomas Director, Agent & Agency Services

iv NOTICE OF RIGHTS Any party to these proceedings adversely affected by this Order is entitled to seek review within thirty (30) days of the rendition of this Order, pursuant to section 120.68, Florida Statutes, and Rule 9.190, Florida Rules ofappellate Procedure. Review proceedings must be instituted by?ling a petition or notice of appeal with Julie Jones, the DFS Agency Clerk. Filing with the Agency Clerk may be accomplished via U.S. Mail, express overnight delivery, hand delivery, facsimile transmission,or electronic mail. The address for overnight delivery or hand delivery is Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0390. The fax number is (850) 488-0697. The email address is Julie.Jones@my?oridacfo.com. A copy of the petition or notice of appeal must also be?led with the appropriate district court of appeal within thirty (30) days of the rendition of this Order.

Copies Furnished To: cwindham33@yahoo.com Christopher Allen Windham 900 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, Florida 32118 Christopher Allen Windham 559 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Boulevard Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 Christopher Allen Windham 944 West International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 Greg Thomas, Director Division of Agent & Agency Services 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Complaint & Settlement Division of Legal Services 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333

~ J FILED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JEFF ATWATER srm: or FLORIDA NOV18 2014 Docketedby_Q_m _. IN THE MATTER OF: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN WINDHAM / Case No.: 156137-14-AG ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Christopher Allen Windham 559 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Boulevard Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 Christopher Allen Windham 900 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, Florida 32118 Christopher Allen Windham, License #P059180, is hereby noti?ed that the Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida has caused to be made an investigation of his activities while licensed as a limited surety (bail bond) agent in this state, as a result of which it is alleged: GENERAL ALLEGATIONS 1. Pursuant to chapter 648, Florida Statutes, Christopher Allen Windham is licensed in this state as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. Christopher Allen Windham s license is currently suspended. 2. On the same date as this Administrative Complaint, a Notice of Temporary Suspension was?led against Christopher Allen Windham suspending his license as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. EXHIBIT 1 g

I J J 3. Pursuant to chapter 648, Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Financial Services (the Department ) has jurisdiction over Christopher Allen Windham s license and eligibility for licensure as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. COUNT I 4. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein by reference. 5. On February 7, 2012, in the Circuit court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, Case No. 2011-34535 CFAES, Christopher Allen Windham pled nolo contendere to one count of Attempt to Organized Scheme to Defraud, a?rst degree misdemeanor and a crime of moral turpitude. IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Christopher Allen Windham has violated one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes and/or the Florida Administrative Code, which constitutes suf?cient grounds for the suspension or revocation of his license or appointment as a limited surety (bail bond) agent in this state: (a) Section 648.45(2)(a), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department shall deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued under chapter 648, Florida Statutes, or the Insurance Code, if it?nds that the licensee lacks one or more of the quali?cations for the license or appointment as speci?ed in Chapter 648, Florida Statutes. (b) Section 648.34(2)(e), Florida Statutes, which requires a person to be of high character and approved integrity and to have not been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of any state, territory, or country, whether or not a judgment or

conviction has been entered, in order to qualify for licensure as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. (c) Section 648.45(2)(e), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department shall deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued under chapter 648, Florida Statutes, or the Insurance Code if the licensee had exhibited a demonstrable lack of?tness or trustworthiness to engage in the limited surety (bail bond) agent business. (d) Section 648.45(2)(k), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department shall deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued under chapter 648, Florida Statutes, or the Insurance Code if the licensee has been found guilty of, or has pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a crime punishable by imprisonment of one (1) year or more under the law of any state, territory, or country, whether or not a judgment or conviction has been entered. WHEREFORE, Christopher Allen Windham is hereby noti?ed that the Chief Financial Of?cer, through his designee, intends to enter an Order suspending or revoking his license and appointments or to impose such penalties as may be provided under the provisions of sections 648.45, 648.46, 648.51, 648.52, 648.525, and 648.53, Florida Statutes, and under the other referenced sections of the Florida Statutes as set out in this Administrative Complaint. DATED and SIGNED this lg? day of l\)(a/cmloor, 2014. Gregory Thomas Director, Agent & Agency Services

Q NOTICE OF RIGHTS You have the right to request a proceeding to contest this action by the Department pursuant to sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-106, Florida Administrative Code. The proceeding request must be in writing, signed by you, and must be?led with the Department within twenty-one (21) days of your receipt of this notice. Completion of the attached Election of Proceeding form and a petition for administrative hearing are required. The request must be?led with Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, at the Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390. Your written response must be received by the Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on the twenty?rstday after your receipt of this notice. Mailing the response on the twenty?rstday will not preserve your right to a hearing. FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT YOUR WRITTEN RESPONSE IS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHINTWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE WILL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF YOUR RIGHT TO REQUEST A PROCEEDING ON THE MATTERS ALLEGED HEREIN AND A FINAL ORDER OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. If you request a proceeding, you must provide information that complies with the requirements of Rule 28-106.2015, Florida Administrative Code. Speci?cally, your response must contain: (a) The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any) of the respondent (for the purpose of requesting a hearing in this matter, you are the "respondent").

Q J (b) The name, address, telephone number, facsimile number of the attorney or quali?ed representative of the respondent (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. (c) A statement requesting an administrative hearing identifying those material facts that are in dispute. If there are none, the petition must so indicate. (d) A statement of when the respondent received notice of the administrative complaint. (e) A statement including the?le number of the administrative complaint. If a hearing of any type is requested, you have the right to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative at your expense, to present evidence and argument, to call and cross examinewitnesses, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents by subpoena. If a proceeding is requested and there is no dispute of material fact, the provisions of section l20.57(2), Florida Statutes, apply. In this regard, you may submit oral or written evidence in opposition to the action taken by the Department or a written statement challenging the grounds upon which the Department has relied. While a hearing is normally not required in the absence of a dispute of fact, if you feel that a hearing is necessary, one will be conducted in Tallahassee, Florida, or by telephonic conference call upon your request. However, if you dispute material facts which are the basis for the Department s action, you must request an adversarial proceeding pursuant to sections 120.569 and 120.57(l), Florida Statutes. These proceedings are held before a State Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings. Unless the majority of witnesses are located elsewhere, the Department will request that the hearing be conducted in Tallahassee, Florida.

Q7 Failure to follow the procedure outlined with regard to your response to this notice may result in the request being denied. All prior oral communication or correspondence in this matter shall be considered free form agency action, and no such oral communication or correspondence shall operate as a valid request for an administrative proceeding. Any request for an administrative proceeding received prior to the date of this notice shall be deemed abandoned unless timely renewed in compliance with the guidelines as set out above. Mediation of this matter pursuant to section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available. No Department attorney will discuss this matter with you until the response has been received by the Department.

if CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Administrative Complaint and Election of Proceeding has been furnished to: Christopher Allen Windham, 559 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114; Christopher Allen Windh m, 900 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32118; by Certi?ed Mail this 1 day of bzwonnlocx, 2014. Robert A. Fox Assistant General Counsel Department of Financial Services Division of Legal Services 612 Larson Building 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333 (850) 413-4227

J J STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN WINDHAM CASE NO.: l56l3 7-l4 AG ELECTION OF PROCEEDING I have received and have read the Administrative Complaint?led by the Florida Department of Financial Services ("Department") against me, including the Notice of Rights contained therein, and I understand my options. I am requesting disposition ofthis matter as indicated below. (CHOOSE ONE) l.[] I do not dispute any of the Department s factual allegations and I do not desire a hearing. I understand that by waiving my right to a hearing, the Department may enter a?nal order that adopts the Administrative Complaint and imposes the sanctions sought, including suspending or revoking my licenses and appointments as may be appropriate. I do not dispute any of the Department's factual allegations and I hereby elect a proceeding to be conducted in accordance with section l20.57(2), Florida Statutes. In this regard, I desire to (CHOOSE ONE): [ ] Submit a written statement and documentary evidence in lieu of a hearing; or [ ] Personally attend a hearing conducted by a department hearing of?cer in Tallahassee; or [ ] Attend that same hearing by way of a telephone conference call. 3.[] I Q dispute one or more of the Department's factual allegations. I hereby request a hearing pursuant to section 120.57( I), Florida Statutes, to be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings. I have attached to this election form the information required by Rule 28-l06.20l5, Florida Administrative Code, as speci?ed in subparagraph (c) of the Notice of Rights. Speci?cally, I have identi?ed the disputed issues of material fact. TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING, YOU MUST FILE YOUR RESPONSE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT. THE RESPONSE MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY AFTER YOUR RECEIPT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT. The address for?ling is Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390. Signature Date: Print Name Address: Date Administrative Complaint Received: If you are represented by an attorney or quali?ed Phone No.1 representative, please attach to this election form his or her name, address, telephone and fax numbers Fax No.: E mail

~ FILED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JEFF ATWATER STATEOF FLORIDA NOV18 2014 Dockeledby_K_l* Ll_ IN THE MATTER OF: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN WINDHAM CASE NO.: 156137-14-AG NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION COMES NOW the Chief Financial Of?cer, by and through his named designee, pursuant to section 648.45(l), Florida Statutes, and issues this Order temporarily suspending all licenses and appointments heretofore issued to Christopher Allen Windham, under chapter 648, Florida Statutes, and as grounds therefore?nds: 1. Christopher Allen Windham is currently licensed in this state as a limited surety (bail bond) agent pursuant to chapter 648, Florida Statutes. 2. At all times relevant to the dates and occurrences set forth herein, Christopher Allen Windham was licensed in this state as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. 3. On or aboutvseptember 14, 2011, an lnforrnation was?led against Christopher Allen Windham in the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, in Case No. 2011-34535 CFAES, alleging that he engaged in a scheme to defraud, a crime of moral turpitude. 4. Pursuant to section 648.45(l), Florida Statutes, the Department of Financial Services (the Department ) shall, upon receipt of an information or indictment, immediately temporarily suspend any license or appointment issued under chapter 648, Florida Statutes, when

9 «J the licensee has been charged with a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or a crime punishable by imprisonment of one (1) year or more under the law of any state, territory, or country. Such suspension shall continue if the licensee has been found guilty of, or has pleaded guilty or no contest to, the crime, whether or not a judgment or conviction has been entered, or an appeal is pending. A person may not effect any additional bail bonds after suspension of his license or appointment, however, he may discharge any liability on bonds effected prior to suspension. Notice is hereby given that the Department shall take prompt action to revoke the license of Christopher Allen Windham in the event he pleads guilty, nolo contendere or is found guilty of this felony or any other lesser offense which is a felony, a crime involving moralturpitude or a crime punishable by imprisonment of one (1) year or more under the law of any state, territory or country whether or not a judgment or conviction has been entered. WHEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: (a) That the limited surety (bail bond) agent license held by Christopher Allen Windham is hereby suspended. During the period of suspension Christopher Allen Windham may not engage in any transaction or business for which a license or appointment is required by chapter 648, Florida Statutes. (b) That Christopher Allen Windham shall immediately cease and desist from writing, issuing, or soliciting any bail bonds in the State of Florida and he shall not effect any additional bail bonds. However, pursuant to section 648.45(1), Florida Statutes, Christopher

A 9 J. Allen Windha may discharge any liability on bonds effected prior to this suspension. DATED AND SIGNED this 2 - Igihday of /\/IA/Cm locr., 2014. Gregory Thomas Director, Agent & Agency Services. NOTICE OF RIGHTS Christopher Allen Windham has the right to request a proceeding to contest this action A by the Department of Financial Services (the "Department") pursuant to sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-106, Florida AdministrativeCode. The proceeding request must be in writing, signed by Christopher AllenWindham, and must Department within twenty-one be filed with the (21) days of his receiptof this notice. Completion of the attached Election of Proceeding form and a petition for administrative hearingiare required. The request must be?led with Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, at the Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390. Christopher Allen Windham s written response must be received by the Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on the twenty-first day after his receipt of this notice. Mailing the response on the twenty-first day will not preserve Christopher Allen Windham s right to a hearing. FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT CHRISTOPHER ALLEN WINDHAM S WRITTEN RESPONSE IS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF HIS RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE WILL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF HIS RIGHT TO REQUEST A PROCEEDING ON THE MATTERS ALLEGED HEREIN

AND THIS NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION SHALL BE FINAL AND REMAIN IN EFFECT, AND HIS LICENSES SHALL CONTINUE TO REMAIN SUSPENDED, UNTIL THE CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE DISPOSED OF. HOWEVER, IF CHRISTOPHER ALLEN WINDHAM IS FOUND GUILTY OF, OR PLEAD GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO, THE CRIMINAL CHARGES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A JUDGMENT OR CONVICTION IS ENTERED, THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT AND HIS LICENSE SHALL CONTINUE TO REMAIN SUSPENDED, INCLUDING DURING ANY PENDING APPEAL OF THE CRIMINAL CHARGES. If Christopher Allen Windham requests a proceeding, he must provide information that complies with the requirements of Rule 28-106.2015, Florida Administrative Code. Speci?cally, Christopher Allen Windham s response must contain: (a) The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any) of the respondent (for the purpose of requesting a hearing in this matter, Christopher Allen Windham is the "Respondent"). (b) The name, address, telephone number, facsimile number of the attorney or quali?ed representative of the Respondent (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. (c) A statement requesting an administrative hearing identifying those material facts that are in dispute. If there are none, the petition must so indicate. ((1) A statement of when the Respondent received the notice of temporary suspension. (e) A statement including the?le number to the notice of temporary suspension.

U 0 If a hearing of any type is requested, Christopher Allen Windham has the right to be represented by counsel or other quali?ed representative at his expense, to present evidence and argument, to call and cross-examine witnesses, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents by subpoena. If a proceeding is requested and there is no dispute of material fact, the provisions of section l20.57(2), Florida Statutes, apply. In this regard, Christopher Allen Windham may submit oral or written evidence in opposition to the action taken by the Department or a written statement challenging the grounds upon which the Department has relied. While a hearing is normally not required in the absence of a dispute of fact, if Christopher Allen Windham feels that a hearing is necessary, one will be conducted in Tallahassee, Florida, or by telephonic conference call upon his request. However, if Christopher Allen Windham disputes material facts which are the basis for the Department s action, Christopher Allen Windham must request an adversarial proceeding pursuant to sections 120.569 and l20.57(1), Florida Statutes. These proceedings are held before a State Administrative Law Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings. Unless the majority of witnesses are located elsewhere, the Department will request that the hearing be conducted in Tallahassee, Florida. Failure to follow the procedure outlined with regard to Christopher Allen Windham s response to this notice may result in the request being denied. All prior oral communication or correspondence in this matter shall be considered freeform agency action, and no such oral communication or correspondence shall operate as a valid request for an administrative proceeding. Any request for an administrative proceeding received prior to the date of this

U notice shall be deemed abandoned unless timely renewed in compliance with the guidelines as set out above. Mediation of this matter pursuant to section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available. No Department attorney will discuss this matter with Christopher Allen Windham until his response has been received by the Department. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL Any party to these proceedings adversely affected by this Order is entitled to seek review within thirty (30) days of the rendition of this Order, pursuant to section 120.68, Florida Statutes, and Rule 9.190, Florida Rules ofappellate Procedure. Review proceedings must be instituted by?ling a petition or notice of appeal with Julie Jones, the DFS Agency Clerk. Filing with the Agency Clerk may be accomplished via U.S. Mail, express overnight delivery, hand delivery, facsimile transmission,or electronic mail. The address for overnight delivery or hand delivery is Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0390. The fax number is (850) 488-0697. The email address is Julie.Jones@my?oridacfo.com. A copy of the petition or notice of appeal must also be?led with the appropriate district court of appeal within thirty (30) days of the rendition of this Order.

U CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Temporary Suspension has been furnished to: Christopher Allen Windham, 559 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114; Christopher Allen Wi dham, 900 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32118; by Certi?ed Mail this \5 day of Mgz?lac/', 2014. E Robert A. Fox Assistant General Counsel Department of Financial Services Division of Legal Services 612 Larson Building 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333

U 0 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN WINDHAM CASE NO.: 156137-14-AG ELECTION OF PROCEEDING I have received and have read the Notice of Temporary Suspension?led by the Florida Department of Financial Services ("Department") against me, including the Notice of Rights contained therein, and I understand my options. I am requesting disposition ofthis matter as indicated below. (CHOOSE ONE) 1. [ ] I do not dispute any of the Department s factual allegations and I do not desire a hearing. I understand that by waiving my right to a hearing, the Notice of Temporary Suspension shall be?nal and remain in effect, and my license shall continue to remain suspended, until the criminal charges are disposed of, and I further understand that if I am found guilty of, or have pleaded guilty or no contest to, the crime, whether or not a judgment or conviction has been entered, the temporary suspension shall remain in effect and my license shall remain suspended, including during any pending appeal of the criminal charges. 2. I do not dispute any of the Department's factual allegations and I hereby elect a proceeding to be conducted in accordance with section l20.57(2), Florida Statutes. In this regard, I desire to (CHOOSE ONE): [ ] Submit a written statement and documentary evidence in lieu of a hearing; or [ ] Personally attend a hearing conducted by a department hearing of?cer in Tallahassee; or [ ] Attend that same hearing by way of a telephone conference call. 3. [ ] I dodispute one or more of the Department's factual allegations. I hereby request a hearing pursuant to section l20.57( l ), Florida Statutes, to be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings. I have attached to this election form the information required by Rule 28-106.2015, Florida Administrative Code, as speci?ed in subparagraph (c) of the Notice of Rights. Speci?cally, I have identi?ed the disputed issues of material fact. TO PRESERVE (respondent s name) s RIGHT TO A HEARING, (RESPONDENT S NAME) MUST FILE (RESPONDENT S NAME)R RESPONSE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF (RESPONDENT S NAME)R RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. THE RESPONSE MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY AFTER (RESPONDENT S NAME)R RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. The address for?ling is: Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390. Signature Date: Print Name Address: Date Notice of Temporary Suspension Received: If you are represented by an attorney or quali?ed Phone No.: representative, please attach to this election form his or her name, address, telephone and fax numbers Fax No.: E-mail