Florida § 115.09 - Leave to public officials for military service.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 115.09 — Leave to public officials for military service., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 115.09. Leave to public officials for military service.
All officials of the state, the several counties of the state, and the municipalities or political subdivisions of the state, including district school and Florida College System officers, which officials are also servicemembers in the National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, must be granted leave of absence from their respective offices and duties to perform active military service, with the first 30 days of any such leave of absence to be with full pay for active federal military service that is equal to or greater than 90 consecutive days on a single order.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 115.09
What does Florida Statutes § 115.09 cover?
Section 115.09 ("Leave to public officials for military service.") 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 § 115.09?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 115.09" (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 § 115.09 apply to my situation?
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