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Fla. Stat. § 839.24 — Penalty for failure to perform duty required of officer

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. § 839.24

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.

Fla. Stat. § 839.24Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
A sheriff, county court judge, prosecuting officer, court reporter, stenographer, interpreter, or other officer required to perform any duty under the criminal procedure law who willfully fails to perform his or her duty shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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Questions this section answers

Is penalty for failure to perform duty required of officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Penalty for failure to perform duty required of officer is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 839.24.

Which Florida statute covers penalty for failure to perform duty required of officer?

Penalty for failure to perform duty required of officer is governed by Fla. Stat. § 839.24 (Penalty for failure to perform duty required of officer).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.