Florida § 56.28 - Executions; failure of officer to pay over moneys collected.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 56.28 — Executions; failure of officer to pay over moneys collected., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56.28. Executions; failure of officer to pay over moneys collected.
If any officer collecting money under execution fails or refuses to pay it over within 30 days after it has been received by him or her, or within 10 days after demand by the levying creditor or the levying creditor’s attorney of record made in writing and delivered during regular business hours to the civil process bureau, the officer is liable to pay the same and 20 percent damages, to be recovered by motion in court.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 56.28
What does Florida Statutes § 56.28 cover?
Section 56.28 ("Executions; failure of officer to pay over moneys collected.") 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 § 56.28?
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