Florida § 914.03 - Attendance of witnesses.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 914.03 — Attendance of witnesses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 914.03. Attendance of witnesses.
A witness summoned by a grand jury shall remain in attendance until excused by the grand jury. A witness summoned in a criminal case shall remain available for attendance until the case for which he or she was summoned is disposed of or until he or she is excused by the court. A witness who departs without permission of the court shall be in criminal contempt of court.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 914.03
What does Florida Statutes § 914.03 cover?
Section 914.03 ("Attendance of witnesses.") 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 § 914.03?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 914.03" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 914.03 apply to my situation?
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