Florida § 839.12 - Officer failing to keep record of costs.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 839.12 — Officer failing to keep record of costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 839.12. Officer failing to keep record of costs.
If any clerk of a court, sheriff, or county court judge neglects or refuses to keep a record book of the costs which she or he charges, she or he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083. Such record book shall be prima facie evidence in the courts of the amounts charged therein, in all cases in which any such officer is prosecuted for charging more costs than are allowed by law.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 839.12
What does Florida Statutes § 839.12 cover?
Section 839.12 ("Officer failing to keep record of costs.") 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 § 839.12?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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