Florida § 27.10 - Obligation as to claims; how discharged.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 27.10 — Obligation as to claims; how discharged., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27.10. Obligation as to claims; how discharged.
The charges mentioned in s. 17.20 shall be evidence of indebtedness on the part of any state attorney against whom any charge is made for the full amount of such claim to the state until the same shall be collected and paid into the treasury or sued to insolvency, which fact of insolvency shall be certified by the circuit judge of his or her circuit, unless the state attorney makes it fully appear to the Department of Financial Services that the failure to collect the same did not result from his or her neglect.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 27.10
What does Florida Statutes § 27.10 cover?
Section 27.10 ("Obligation as to claims; how discharged.") 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 § 27.10?
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