Florida § 831.025 - Evidence in prosecution for forgery or counterfeiting.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 831.025 — Evidence in prosecution for forgery or counterfeiting., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 831.025. Evidence in prosecution for forgery or counterfeiting.
In prosecutions for forging or counterfeiting notes or bills of banks, or for uttering, publishing, or tendering in payment as true, any forged or counterfeit bank bills, or notes, or for being possessed thereof with intent to utter and pass the same as true, the testimony of the president and cashier of such banks may be dispensed with, if their place of residence is out of the state or more than 40 miles from the place of trial; and the testimony of any person acquainted with the signature of such president or cashier, or who has knowledge of the difference in the appearance of the true and counterfeit bills or notes of such banks may be admitted to prove that such bills or notes are counterfeit.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 831.025
What does Florida Statutes § 831.025 cover?
Section 831.025 ("Evidence in prosecution for forgery or counterfeiting.") 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 § 831.025?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 831.025 apply to my situation?
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