Florida § 28.31 - Notice to county commissioners of intent to destroy; approval of board.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 28.31 — Notice to county commissioners of intent to destroy; approval of board., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28.31. Notice to county commissioners of intent to destroy; approval of board.

The clerk of the circuit court shall notify the board of county commissioners of the clerk’s county in writing a reasonable time in advance of his or her intention to destroy such records and if for any reason the board of county commissioners of such county shall request the clerk to withhold destruction of such records the clerk shall refrain until such time as he or she obtains approval of such board.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 28.31

What does Florida Statutes § 28.31 cover?

Section 28.31 ("Notice to county commissioners of intent to destroy; approval of board.") 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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