Florida § 318.35 - Term of office.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 318.35 — Term of office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 318.35. Term of office.

Hearing officers shall be independent contractors and may serve either full time or part time as determined by the chief judge. In either case, they shall serve at the pleasure of the chief judge of the county and circuit in which they are to hear cases and shall have no definite term of office.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 318.35

What does Florida Statutes § 318.35 cover?

Section 318.35 ("Term of office.") 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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