Florida § 831.20 - Counterfeit bills and counterfeiters’ tools to be seized.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 831.20 — Counterfeit bills and counterfeiters’ tools to be seized., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 831.20. Counterfeit bills and counterfeiters’ tools to be seized.
When false, forged or counterfeit bank bills or notes, or plates, dies or other tools, instruments or implements used by counterfeiters, designed for the forging or making of false or counterfeit notes, coin or bills, or worthless and uncurrent bank bills or notes described in this chapter shall come to the knowledge of any sheriff, police officer or other officer of justice in this state, such officer shall immediately seize and take possession of and deliver the same into the custody of the court having jurisdiction of the offense of counterfeiting in the county, and the court shall, as soon as the ends of justice will permit, cause the same to be destroyed by an officer of the court who shall make return to the court of his or her doings in the premises.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 831.20
What does Florida Statutes § 831.20 cover?
Section 831.20 ("Counterfeit bills and counterfeiters’ tools to be seized.") 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 § 831.20?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 831.20" (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 § 831.20 apply to my situation?
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