Florida § 112.83 - Rights of firefighters with respect to civil suits.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 112.83 — Rights of firefighters with respect to civil suits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 112.83. Rights of firefighters with respect to civil suits.
If an agency employing firefighters fails to comply with the requirements of this part, a firefighter employed by such agency who is personally injured by such failure to comply may apply directly to the circuit court of the county wherein such employing agency is headquartered and permanently resides for an injunction to restrain and enjoin such violation of the provisions of this part and to complete the performance of the duties imposed by this part.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 112.83
What does Florida Statutes § 112.83 cover?
Section 112.83 ("Rights of firefighters with respect to civil suits.") 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 § 112.83?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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