Florida § 27.04 - Summoning and examining witnesses for state.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 27.04 — Summoning and examining witnesses for state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27.04. Summoning and examining witnesses for state.
The state attorney shall have summoned all witnesses required on behalf of the state; and he or she is allowed the process of his or her court to summon witnesses from throughout the state to appear before the state attorney at such convenient places in the state attorney’s judicial circuit and at such convenient times as may be designated in the summons, to testify before him or her as to any violation of the law upon which they may be interrogated, and he or she is empowered to administer oaths to all witnesses summoned to testify by the process of his or her court or who may voluntarily appear before the state attorney to testify as to any violation or violations of the law.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 27.04
What does Florida Statutes § 27.04 cover?
Section 27.04 ("Summoning and examining witnesses for state.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 27.04?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 27.04" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 27.04 apply to my situation?
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