§ 901.11, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 901. ARRESTS AND TEMPORARY DETENTIONS
Effect of not answering summons.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Failure to appear as commanded by a summons without good cause is an indirect criminal contempt of court and may be punished by a fine of not more than $100. When a person fails to appear as commanded by a summons, the trial court judge shall issue a warrant. If the trial court judge acquires reason to believe that the person summoned will not appear as commanded after issuing a summons, the trial court judge may issue a warrant.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 11, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(11); s. 6, ch. 70-339; s. 1456, ch. 97-102; s. 23, ch. 2004-11.
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