Florida § 939.11 - Unnecessary charge for confining prisoner not to be allowed.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 939.11 — Unnecessary charge for confining prisoner not to be allowed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 939.11. Unnecessary charge for confining prisoner not to be allowed.
No charge for rent of any house for confining a prisoner, or for guarding a prisoner, any longer than may be necessary for transferring such prisoner to jail or place of safekeeping, or during the session of court at which such prisoner shall be arraigned, or to which he or she may be brought for trial, shall be allowed against the state or county.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 939.11
What does Florida Statutes § 939.11 cover?
Section 939.11 ("Unnecessary charge for confining prisoner not to be allowed.") 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 § 939.11?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 939.11" (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 § 939.11 apply to my situation?
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