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Fla. Stat. § 61.514 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part II / Section 61.514
61.514 Initial child custody jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in s. 61.517, a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial child custody determination only if: (a) This state is the home state of the child on the date of the commencement of the proceeding, or was the home state of the child within 6 months before the commencement of the proceeding and the child is absent from this state but a parent or person acting as a parent continues to live in this state; (b) A court of another state does not have jurisdiction under paragraph (a), or a court of the home state of the child has declined to exercise jurisdiction on the grounds that this state is the more appropriate forum under s. 61.520 or s. 61.521, and: 1. The child and the child’s parents, or the child and at least one parent or a person acting as a parent, have a significant connection with this state other than mere physical presence; and 2. Substantial evidence is available in this state concerning the child’s care, protection, training, and personal relationships; (c) All courts having jurisdiction under paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) have declined to exercise jurisdiction on the grounds that a court of this state is the more appropriate forum to determine the custody of the child under s. 61.520 or s. 61.521; or (d) No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in paragraph (a), paragraph (b), or paragraph (c).

(2) Subsection (1) is the exclusive jurisdictional basis for making a child custody determination by a court of this state.

(3) Physical presence of, or personal jurisdiction over, a party or a child is not necessary or sufficient to make a child custody determination.

History: s. 5, ch. 2002-65.
Fla. Stat. § 327.3015 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 327 / Section 327.3015
327.3015 False reports.
Status: in_force

A person who gives information in oral, electronic, or written reports as required in this chapter, knowing or having reason to believe that such information is false, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 4, ch. 2025-197.
Fla. Stat. § 620.1801 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.1801
620.1801 Nonjudicial dissolution.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in s. 620.1802, a limited partnership is dissolved, and its activities must be wound up, only upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) The happening of an event specified in the partnership agreement; (b) The consent of all general partners and of all limited partners; (c) After the dissociation of a person as a general partner: 1. If the limited partnership has at least one remaining general partner, the consent to dissolve the limited partnership by all partners at the time the consent is to be effective; or 2. If the limited partnership does not have a remaining general partner, the passage of 90 days after the dissociation, unless before the end of the period: a. Consent to continue the activities of the limited partnership and admit at least one general partner is given by all partners at the time the consent is to be effective; b. At least one person is admitted as a general partner in accordance with the consent; (d) The passage of 90 days after the dissociation of the limited partnership’s last limited partner, unless before the end of the period the limited partnership admits at least one limited partner; or (e) The signing and filing of a declaration of dissolution by the Department of State under s. 620.1809(3).

(2) Upon the occurrence of an event specified in paragraphs (1)(a)-(d), the limited partnership shall file a certificate of dissolution as provided in s. 620.1203.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.
Fla. Stat. § 627.72951 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XI / Section 627.72951
627.72951 Temporary binding permitted.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an insurer may temporarily bind coverage on a vehicle for a period not to exceed 3 business days without first collecting premium, if the policyholder has coverage on another vehicle with the same insurer or insurer group.

History: s. 6, ch. 97-178.
Fla. Stat. § 379.104 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part I / Section 379.104
379.104 Right to hunt and fish.
Status: in_force

The Legislature recognizes that hunting, fishing, and the taking of game are a valued part of the cultural heritage of Florida and should be forever preserved for Floridians. The Legislature further recognizes that these activities play an important part in the state’s economy and in the conservation, preservation, and management of the state’s natural areas and resources. Therefore, the Legislature intends that the citizens of Florida have a right to hunt, fish, and take game, subject to the regulations and restrictions prescribed by general law and by s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution.

History: s. 8, ch. 2002-46; s. 8, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 607.0858 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.0858
607.0858 Variation by corporate action; application of ss. 607.0850-607.0859.
Status: in_force

(1) The indemnification provided pursuant to ss. 607.0851 and 607.0852 and the advancement of expenses provided pursuant to s. 607.0853 are not exclusive, and a corporation may, by a provision in its articles of incorporation, bylaws, or any agreement, or by vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, obligate itself in advance of the act or omission giving rise to a proceeding to provide any other or further indemnification or advancement of expenses to any of its directors or officers. Any such obligatory provision shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements for authorization referred to in ss. 607.0853(3) and 607.0855(3). Any such provision that obligates the corporation to provide indemnification to the fullest extent permitted by law shall be deemed to obligate the corporation to advance funds to pay for or reimburse expenses in accordance with s. 607.0853 to the fullest extent permitted by law, unless the provision specifically provides otherwise.

(2) A right of indemnification or to advance for expenses created by this chapter or under subsection (1) and in effect at the time of an act or omission may not be eliminated or impaired with respect to such act or omission by an amendment of the articles of incorporation or bylaws or a resolution of the directors or shareholders, adopted after the occurrence of such act or omission, unless, in the case of a right created under subsection (1), the provision creating such right and in effect at the time of such act or omission explicitly authorizes such elimination or impairment after such act or omission has occurred.

(3) Any provision pursuant to subsection (1) shall not obligate the corporation to indemnify or advance for expenses to a director or officer of a predecessor of the corporation, pertaining to conduct with respect to the predecessor, unless otherwise specifically provided. Any provision for indemnification or advance for expenses in the articles of incorporation, bylaws, or a resolution of the board of directors or shareholders of a predecessor of the corporation in a merger or in a contract to which the predecessor is a party, existing at the time the merger takes effect, shall be governed by s. 607.1106(1)(d).

(4) Subject to subsection (2), a corporation may, by a provision in its articles of incorporation, limit any of the rights to indemnification or advance for expenses created by or pursuant to this chapter.

(5) Sections 607.0850-607.0859 do not limit a corporation’s power to pay or reimburse expenses incurred by a director, an officer, an employee, or an agent in connection with appearing as a witness in a proceeding at a time when he or she is not a party.

(6) Sections 607.0850-607.0859 do not limit a corporation’s power to indemnify, advance expenses to, or provide or maintain insurance on behalf of or for the benefit of an individual who is or was an employee or agent.

History: s. 114, ch. 2019-90; s. 24, ch. 2020-32.
Fla. Stat. § 733.402 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part IV / Section 733.402
733.402 Bond of fiduciary; when required; form.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless the bond requirement has been waived by the will or by the court, every fiduciary to whom letters are granted shall execute and file a bond with surety, as defined in s. 45.011, to be approved by the clerk without a service fee. The bond shall be payable to the Governor and the Governor’s successors in office, conditioned on the performance of all duties as personal representative according to law. The bond must be joint and several.

(2) No bond shall be void or invalid because of an informality in it or an informality or illegality in the appointment of the fiduciary. The bond shall have the same force as if the appointment had been legally made and the bond executed in proper form.

(3) The requirements of this section shall not apply to banks and trust companies authorized by law to act as personal representative.

(4) On petition by any interested person or on the court’s own motion, the court may waive the requirement of filing a bond, require a bond, increase or decrease the bond, or require additional surety.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 67, ch. 75-220; s. 24, ch. 77-87; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 992, ch. 97-102; s. 107, ch. 2001-226.
Fla. Stat. § 949.01 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 949 / Section 949.01
949.01 Juvenile matters unaffected.
Status: in_force

Nothing in chapters 947-949 shall be construed to change or modify the law respecting parole and probation as administered by a circuit court exercising juvenile jurisdiction.

History: s. 30, ch. 20519, 1941; s. 44, ch. 73-334.
Fla. Stat. § 703.18 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 703 / Section 703.18
703.18 Refusing to make abstract.
Status: in_force

Any person or any employee thereof, who may be engaged in such business of making abstracts, writing, entries, or maps in any county in which the records have been destroyed, shall furnish such abstract or copy, or any portion thereof and a certificate and affidavit of the correctness thereof to any person from time to time applying therefor in the order of application, and without unnecessary delay, and for a reasonable consideration to be allowed therefor, which in no case shall exceed the sum of 60 cents for each deed, mortgage, or other instrument for which such abstract is furnished, and $5 for the certificate and affidavit, and only one certificate and affidavit shall be necessary or shall be charged to or for all the entries, instruments, or items of the abstract of any chain of title, and any and all persons so engaged, whose business is hereby declared to stand upon a like footing with that of common carriers, who shall refuse so to do, if tender or payment be made to him or her or them of the amount demanded for such abstract or copy, and not exceeding the amount aforesaid, as soon as such amount is made known and ascertained, or of a sum adequate to cover such amount before it is ascertained, shall be guilty of the crime of extortion, and shall also be liable in any action for any and all damages, loss or injury which any person applying therefor may suffer or incur by reason of such failure to furnish such abstract or copy, as aforesaid, and shall also be subject to be compelled to furnish such abstract by mandamus or other legal proceedings.

History: s. 7, ch. 4951, 1901; GS 3484; RGS 5358; CGL 7493; s. 679, ch. 71-136; s. 787, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 14.28 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 14 / Section 14.28
14.28 Executive clemency.
Status: in_force

All records developed or received by any state entity pursuant to a Board of Executive Clemency investigation shall be confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. However, such records may be released upon the approval of the Governor.

History: s. 6, ch. 93-405; s. 1, ch. 95-356; s. 2, ch. 96-406.
Fla. Stat. § 626.991 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part X / Section 626.991
626.991 Short title.
Status: in_force

This act may be referred to as the “Viatical Settlement Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 96-336.
Fla. Stat. § 409.971 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 409 / Part IV / Section 409.971
409.971 Managed medical assistance program.
Status: in_force

The agency shall make payments for primary and acute medical assistance and related services using a managed care model.

History: s. 12, ch. 2011-134; s. 102, ch. 2020-2.
Fla. Stat. § 440.442 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 440 / Section 440.442
440.442 Code of Judicial Conduct.
Status: in_force

The Deputy Chief Judge and judges of compensation claims shall observe and abide by the Code of Judicial Conduct as adopted by the Florida Supreme Court. Any material violation of a provision of the Code of Judicial Conduct shall constitute either malfeasance or misfeasance in office and shall be grounds for suspension and removal of the Deputy Chief Judge or judge of compensation claims by the Governor.

History: ss. 13, 23, ch. 78-300; ss. 34, 124, ch. 79-40; ss. 18, 21, ch. 79-312; s. 16, ch. 80-236; s. 43, ch. 89-289; s. 56, ch. 90-201; s. 52, ch. 91-1; s. 13, ch. 91-46; s. 39, ch. 93-415; s. 127, ch. 97-103; s. 16, ch. 99-7; s. 8, ch. 2000-243; s. 25, ch. 2001-91.
Fla. Stat. § 733.106 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part I / Section 733.106
733.106 Costs and attorney fees.
Status: in_force

(1) In all probate proceedings, costs may be awarded as in chancery actions.

(2) A person nominated as personal representative, or any proponent of a will if the person so nominated does not act within a reasonable time, if in good faith justified in offering the will in due form for probate, shall receive costs and attorney fees from the estate even though probate is denied or revoked.

(3) Any attorney who has rendered services to an estate may be awarded reasonable compensation from the estate.

(4) If costs and attorney fees are to be paid from the estate under this section, s. 733.6171(4), s. 736.1005, or s. 736.1006, the court, in its discretion, may direct from what part of the estate they shall be paid. (a) If the court directs an assessment against a person’s part of the estate and such part is insufficient to fully pay the assessment, the court may direct payment from the person’s part of a trust, if any, if a pour-over will is involved and the matter is interrelated with the trust. (b) All or any part of the costs and attorney fees to be paid from the estate may be assessed against one or more persons’ part of the estate in such proportions as the court finds to be just and proper. (c) In the exercise of its discretion, the court may consider the following factors: 1. The relative impact of an assessment on the estimated value of each person’s part of the estate. 2. The amount of costs and attorney fees to be assessed against a person’s part of the estate. 3. The extent to which a person whose part of the estate is to be assessed, individually or through counsel, actively participated in the proceeding. 4. The potential benefit or detriment to a person’s part of the estate expected from the outcome of the proceeding. 5. The relative strength or weakness of the merits of the claims, defenses, or objections, if any, asserted by a person whose part of the estate is to be assessed. 6. Whether a person whose part of the estate is to be assessed was a prevailing party with respect to one or more claims, defenses, or objections. 7. Whether a person whose part of the estate is to be assessed unjustly caused an increase in the amount of costs and attorney fees incurred by the personal representative or another interested person in connection with the proceeding. 8. Any other relevant fact, circumstance, or equity. (d) The court may assess a person’s part of the estate without finding that the person engaged in bad faith, wrongdoing, or frivolousness.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 49, ch. 75-220; s. 984, ch. 97-102; s. 82, ch. 2001-226; s. 1, ch. 2015-27.
Fla. Stat. § 403.858 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part VI / Section 403.858
403.858 Inspections.
Status: in_force

Any duly authorized representative of the department or of the Department of Health may enter, take water samples from, and inspect any property, premises, or place, except a building which is used exclusively for a private residence, on or at which a public water system is located or is being constructed or installed, at any reasonable time, for the purpose of ascertaining the state of compliance with the law or with rules or orders of the department.

History: s. 9, ch. 77-337; s. 168, ch. 99-8.
Fla. Stat. § 903.14 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 903 / Section 903.14
903.14 Contracts to indemnify sureties.
Status: in_force

(1) A surety shall file with the bond an affidavit stating the amount and source of any security or consideration which the surety or anyone for his or her use has received or been promised for the bond. The affidavit may be filed in person or electronically.

(2) A surety may maintain an action against the indemnitor only on agreements set forth in the affidavit. In an action by the indemnitor to recover security or collateral, the surety shall have the right to retain only the security or collateral stated in the affidavit.

(3) A limited surety or licensed bond agent may file a statement in lieu of the affidavit required in subsection (1). Such statement must be filed within 30 days from the execution of the undertaking.

History: s. 57, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(57); s. 1, ch. 65-492; s. 1, ch. 69-151; s. 25, ch. 70-339; s. 1479, ch. 97-102; s. 6, ch. 2013-192.
Fla. Stat. § 350.0605 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 350 / Section 350.0605
350.0605 Former commissioners and employees; representation of clients before commission.
Status: in_force

(1) Any former commissioner of the Public Service Commission is prohibited from appearing before the commission representing any client or any industry regulated by the Public Service Commission for a period of 2 years following termination of service on the commission.

(2) Any former employee of the commission is prohibited from appearing before the commission representing any client regulated by the Public Service Commission on any matter which was pending at the time of termination and in which such former employee had participated.

(3) For a period of 2 years following termination of service on the commission, a former member may not accept employment by or compensation from a business entity which, directly or indirectly, owns or controls a public utility regulated by the commission, from a public utility regulated by the commission, from a business entity which, directly or indirectly, is an affiliate or subsidiary of a public utility regulated by the commission or is an actual business competitor of a local exchange company or public utility regulated by the commission and is otherwise exempt from regulation by the commission under ss. 364.02(13) and 366.02(8), or from a business entity or trade association that has been a party to a commission proceeding within the 2 years preceding the member’s termination of service on the commission. This subsection applies only to members of the Florida Public Service Commission who are appointed or reappointed after May 10, 1993.

History: s. 4, ch. 78-426; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 6, ch. 87-50; s. 1, ch. 93-201; s. 142, ch. 99-13; s. 24, ch. 2003-32; s. 24, ch. 2005-132; s. 58, ch. 2011-36; s. 35, ch. 2011-64; s. 26, ch. 2022-4.
Fla. Stat. § 95.011 — Florida Code / Title VIII / Chapter 95 / Section 95.011
95.011 Applicability.
Status: in_force

A civil action or proceeding, called “action” in this chapter, including one brought by the state, a public officer, a political subdivision of the state, a municipality, a public corporation or body corporate, or any agency or officer of any of them, or any other governmental authority, shall be barred unless begun within the time prescribed in this chapter or, if a different time is prescribed elsewhere in these statutes, within the time prescribed elsewhere.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-382; s. 1, ch. 77-174.
Fla. Stat. § 101.661 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 101 / Section 101.661
101.661 Voting vote-by-mail ballots.
Status: in_force

All electors must personally mark or designate their choices on the vote-by-mail ballot, except:

(1) Electors who require assistance to vote because of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write, who may have some person of the elector’s choice, other than the elector’s employer, an agent of the employer, or an officer or agent of the elector’s union, mark the elector’s choices or assist the elector in marking his or her choices on the ballot.

(2) As otherwise provided in s. 101.051 or s. 101.655.

History: s. 18, ch. 98-129; s. 20, ch. 2016-37.
Fla. Stat. § 92.151 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 92 / Section 92.151
92.151 Witness compensation; payment; overcharges.
Status: in_force

Compensation shall be paid to the witness by the party in whose behalf the witness is summoned, and the prevailing party may tax the same as costs against the prevailing party’s adversary; but no person shall be compelled to attend court as a witness in any civil cause unless the party in whose behalf the person is summoned shall first pay the person the amount of compensation to which he or she would be entitled for mileage and per diem for 1 day, or the same is deposited with the executive officer of said court, and the person shall not be compelled to attend thereafter unless paid in advance. But if any witness should serve without payment in advance, at the completion of his or her services the witness may exhibit his or her account for compensation, and when the same shall have been taxed and approved by the court wherein the services have been rendered, such bill shall have the force and effect of judgment and execution against the party in whose behalf the witness was summoned, and be collected by the sheriff as in other cases of execution. Any witness who shall charge and receive more than is really due shall forfeit and pay to the party injured 4 times the amount so unjustly claimed; and if the witness shall willfully make out the account for more than is lawfully due, the witness shall forfeit the compensation.

History: s. 41, Nov. 11, 1828; RS 1104; s. 4, ch. 4387, 1895; GS 1513; RGS 2713; CGL 4380; s. 3, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 507, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 173.11 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 173 / Section 173.11
173.11 Distribution of proceeds of sale.
Status: in_force

The proceeds of any foreclosure sale authorized by this chapter shall be distributed by the special magistrate conducting the sale according to the final decree, and if any surplus remains after the payment of the full amount of the decree, costs and attorney’s fees, and any subsequent tax liens that may be directed by such decree to be paid from the proceeds of sale, such surplus shall be deposited with the clerk of the court and disbursed under order of the court.

History: s. 6, ch. 15038, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 3004(7); s. 68, ch. 2004-11.