Florida statute
Fla. Stat. § 839.15 — Judicial officer withholding records
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 839: Offenses by Public Officers and Employees, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 839.15
Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.
Any justice of the Supreme Court or judge of the circuit court who, upon resignation or on being impeached, fails to file all papers and records in her or his possession belonging to her or his court with the proper clerk shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
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Is judicial officer withholding records a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Judicial officer withholding records is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 839.15.
Which Florida statute covers judicial officer withholding records?
Judicial officer withholding records is governed by Fla. Stat. § 839.15 (Judicial officer withholding records).
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