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Fla. Stat. § 849.22 — Fees of clerk of circuit court and sheriff

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 849: Gambling, Florida Statutes.

Full text of Fla. Stat. § 849.22

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Fla. Stat. § 849.22Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes

The clerks of the courts and the sheriffs performing duties under the provisions of ss. 849.15-849.23 shall receive the same fees as prescribed by general law for the performance of similar duties, and such fees shall be paid out of the fine and forfeiture fund of the county as costs are paid upon conviction of an insolvent person.

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Is penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22 a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

It depends on the circumstances: penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22 ranges from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 849.23.

First violation: Misdemeanor of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 849.23) · Second violation: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 849.23) · Third or subsequent violation (common offender): Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 849.23)

What are the penalties for penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22 in Florida?

Penalties for penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22 in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

Which Florida statute covers penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22?

Penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22 is governed by Fla. Stat. § 849.23 (Penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22).

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