Florida § 30.21 - Failure to pay over money.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 30.21 — Failure to pay over money., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30.21. Failure to pay over money.
If any sheriff fails to collect or pay over fines, fees, costs, or other moneys adjudged to the state which he or she has been by proper process directed to collect, the sheriff forfeits his or her commissions and also is liable for a fine of $50, to be recovered by motion before the circuit court, after 10 days’ notice, and the sheriff’s sureties, if any, are also liable for the amount of such moneys upon his or her bond as sheriff.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 30.21
What does Florida Statutes § 30.21 cover?
Section 30.21 ("Failure to pay over money.") 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 § 30.21?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 30.21 apply to my situation?
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