Florida § 905.21 - When grand jury of another county may indict in other cases.
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§ 905.21. When grand jury of another county may indict in other cases.
When an offense has been committed in a county and the circuit court has determined that conditions in that county make it impractical to convene a grand jury, any grand jury within the circuit or in any circuit to which the judge of the circuit court refers the matter may inquire into the offense. If an indictment is returned, it shall be certified and transferred for trial to the county where the offense was committed.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 905.21
What does Florida Statutes § 905.21 cover?
Section 905.21 ("When grand jury of another county may indict in other cases.") 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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