Florida § 78.12 - Writ; execution on property removed from jurisdiction.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 78.12 — Writ; execution on property removed from jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78.12. Writ; execution on property removed from jurisdiction.
At the time of service of the writ if the property to be replevied is located outside the county of the court issuing the writ, the party having had the writ issued shall deliver it to the sheriff of the county where the property is located and to whom the writ is directed, and the sheriff shall execute the writ and shall, unless the writ directs otherwise, deliver the property to the plaintiff.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 78.12
What does Florida Statutes § 78.12 cover?
Section 78.12 ("Writ; execution on property removed from jurisdiction.") 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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