Florida § 138.09 - Canvass of votes of second election; establishing county seat.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 138.09 — Canvass of votes of second election; establishing county seat., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 138.09. Canvass of votes of second election; establishing county seat.
The county commissioners shall, within 5 days after the election provided for in s. 138.07 is held, meet and publicly canvass the same; and the place receiving the majority of all the votes cast shall be the county seat for the next 10 years. The county commissioners shall erect a courthouse as soon as possible and provide suitable offices for all the county officers who are required by law to keep their offices at the courthouse at the place so selected as the county seat.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 138.09
What does Florida Statutes § 138.09 cover?
Section 138.09 ("Canvass of votes of second election; establishing county seat.") 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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