Florida § 34.181 - Branch courts.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 34.181 — Branch courts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.181. Branch courts.
(1) Any municipality or county may apply to the chief judge of the circuit in which the municipality or county is situated for the county court to sit in a location suitable to the municipality or county and convenient in time and place to its citizens and police officers, and upon such application said chief judge shall direct the court to sit in the location unless he or she shall determine the request is not justified. If the chief judge does not authorize the county court to sit in the location requested, the county or municipality may apply to the Supreme Court for an order directing the county court to sit in such location. (2) Any municipality or county which so applies shall be required to provide the appropriate physical facilities as defined in s. 29.008 in which the county court may hold court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 34.181
What does Florida Statutes § 34.181 cover?
Section 34.181 ("Branch courts.") 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 § 34.181?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 34.181" (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 § 34.181 apply to my situation?
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