Florida § 831.12 - Fraudulently connecting parts of genuine instrument.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 831.12 — Fraudulently connecting parts of genuine instrument., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 831.12. Fraudulently connecting parts of genuine instrument.
Whoever fraudulently connects together parts of several banknotes, checks, drafts, or other genuine instruments in such a manner as to produce one additional note, check, draft, or instrument, with intent to pass all of them as genuine, commits forgery as if each of them had been falsely made or forged.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 831.12
What does Florida Statutes § 831.12 cover?
Section 831.12 ("Fraudulently connecting parts of genuine instrument.") 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 § 831.12?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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