Florida § 932.63 - Filing of charges; petitioner not incarcerated.
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§ 932.63. Filing of charges; petitioner not incarcerated.
If the petitioner is not incarcerated, the prosecuting attorney shall, within 30 days of receipt of the petition, after due and diligent consideration and investigation of defendant’s cause, file charges on behalf of the state against the defendant in the court providing criminal jury trial jurisdiction, or shall decline to file charges against the defendant, and the cause shall be dismissed upon the filing of a no true bill by the prosecuting attorney with the clerk. Upon failure of the prosecuting attorney to take action within 30 days, the cause shall be dismissed by the clerk of the court in which the cause is pending.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 932.63
What does Florida Statutes § 932.63 cover?
Section 932.63 ("Filing of charges; petitioner not incarcerated.") 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 § 932.63?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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