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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.
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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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).
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