Florida § 27.525 - Indigent Criminal Defense Trust Fund.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 27.525 — Indigent Criminal Defense Trust Fund., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27.525. Indigent Criminal Defense Trust Fund.
The Indigent Criminal Defense Trust Fund is created, to be administered by the Justice Administrative Commission. Funds shall be credited to the trust fund as provided in s. 27.52, to be used for the purposes of indigent criminal defense as appropriated by the Legislature to the public defender or the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel. The Justice Administrative Commission shall account for these funds on a circuit basis, and appropriations from the fund shall be proportional to each circuit’s collections.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 27.525
What does Florida Statutes § 27.525 cover?
Section 27.525 ("Indigent Criminal Defense Trust Fund.") 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 § 27.525?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 27.525" (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 § 27.525 apply to my situation?
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