Florida § 137.01 - Bonds required by the board of county commissioners for county officers.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 137.01 — Bonds required by the board of county commissioners for county officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 137.01. Bonds required by the board of county commissioners for county officers.
Each board of county commissioners may by ordinance require any county officer to give bond, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office. The amount of the bond and the bond must be approved by the board of county commissioners. In determining the amount of the bond, the board of county commissioners may consider the amount of money or property likely to be in custody of the county officer at any one time. The bond of each of the county officers of whom a bond is required must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 137.01 cover?
Section 137.01 ("Bonds required by the board of county commissioners for county officers.") 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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