Florida § 106.21 - Certificates of election not to be issued upon conviction.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 106.21 — Certificates of election not to be issued upon conviction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 106.21. Certificates of election not to be issued upon conviction.
(1) If a successful candidate is convicted of violating s. 106.19(1) prior to the issuance of his or her certificate of election, such certificate shall not be issued, and a vacancy shall be declared and filled as provided by law. (2) If a successful candidate is convicted of violating s. 106.19(1) subsequent to the issuance of a certificate of election but prior to taking office, such certificate shall be rescinded by the issuing body and declared void, and a vacancy in office shall exist and be filled as provided by law.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 106.21
What does Florida Statutes § 106.21 cover?
Section 106.21 ("Certificates of election not to be issued upon conviction.") 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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