Florida § 744.21031 - Public records exemption.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 744.21031 — Public records exemption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 744.21031. Public records exemption.

(1) For purposes of this section, the term: (a) “Agency” has the same meaning as provided in s. 119.011. (b) “Employee with fiduciary responsibility” means an employee of a public guardian who has the ability to direct any transactions of a ward’s funds, assets, or property; who, under the supervision of a guardian, manages the care of a ward; or who makes any health care decision as defined in s. 765.101 on behalf of a ward. (c) “Telephone numbers” has the same meaning as provided in s. 119.071(4)(d)1.c. (2) The home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth of current or former public guardians and employees with fiduciary responsibility; photographs of former public guardians and employees with fiduciary responsibility; the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth of the spouses and children of current or former public guardians and employees with fiduciary responsibility who are not themselves current or former public guardians or employees with fiduciary responsibility; and the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by the children of such persons are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. This exemption applies to information held by an agency before, on, or after July 1, 2018. An agency that is the custodian of the information specified in this section shall maintain the exempt status of that information only if the current or former public guardians and employees with fiduciary responsibility submit to the custodial agency a written request for maintenance of the exemption.

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 744.21031

What does Florida Statutes § 744.21031 cover?

Section 744.21031 ("Public records exemption.") 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 § 744.21031?

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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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How does Florida § 744.21031 apply to my situation?

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