§ 839.24, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 839. OFFENSES BY PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Penalty for failure to perform duty required of officer.
Text — 2026 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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 317, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(330); s. 176, ch. 70-339; s. 1033, ch. 71-136; s. 32, ch. 73-334; s. 1, ch. 77-119; s. 1332, ch. 97-102.
Note
Note.—Former s. 925.01.
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