Florida § 318.16 - Appeals; stay orders; procedures.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 318.16 — Appeals; stay orders; procedures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 318.16. Appeals; stay orders; procedures.
(1) If a person is found to have committed an infraction by the hearing official, he or she may appeal that finding to the circuit court. An appeal under this subsection shall not operate to stay the reporting requirements of s. 318.14(7) or to stay appropriate action by the department upon receipt of that report. (2) The circuit court, upon application by the appellant, may: (a) Order a stay of any action by the department during pendency of the appeal, but not to exceed a period of 60 days. A copy of the order shall be forwarded to the department. (b) Deny the application.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 318.16
What does Florida Statutes § 318.16 cover?
Section 318.16 ("Appeals; stay orders; procedures.") 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.
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