Florida § 8.063 - Limitations on actions challenging congressional districts.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 8.063 — Limitations on actions challenging congressional districts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.063. Limitations on actions challenging congressional districts.
(1) Actions challenging the state’s congressional districts on state constitutional or state law grounds shall be brought exclusively in state court. (2) A state court action challenging the state’s congressional districts may raise any state constitutional or state law claims, and any federal constitutional or federal law claims, regarding the state’s congressional districts that are within the jurisdiction of the circuit court. (3) Nothing within this section shall be construed to preclude federal courts from deciding actions challenging the state’s congressional districts on federal constitutional or federal law grounds.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 8.063
What does Florida Statutes § 8.063 cover?
Section 8.063 ("Limitations on actions challenging congressional districts.") 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 § 8.063?
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