Florida § 47.071 - Jurisdiction over navigable waters.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 47.071 — Jurisdiction over navigable waters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.071. Jurisdiction over navigable waters.
When the territorial jurisdiction of a court extends to one bank of any navigable water, such court has jurisdiction across such navigable water from shore to shore. If the territorial jurisdiction of different courts, whether of the same county or not, extends to the opposite bank of any navigable water, such courts have concurrent jurisdiction across said navigable water from shore to shore.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 47.071
What does Florida Statutes § 47.071 cover?
Section 47.071 ("Jurisdiction over navigable waters.") 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 § 47.071?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 47.071 apply to my situation?
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