28.001

Definitions.

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28.001 Definitions.As used in this chapter:
(1) “Official records” means each instrument that the clerk of the circuit court is required or authorized to record in one general series called “Official Records” as provided for in s. 28.222.
(2) “Public records” has the same meaning as in s. 119.011 and includes each official record.
History.s. 1, ch. 94-348; s. 1, ch. 99-259.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1996–1996 · leading case: WFTV, Inc. v. Wilken
WFTV, Inc. v. Wilken (1996) fladistctapp · cites it 3× “Interpreting the phrase "instruments in the public records" as limited to recorded documents would be inconsistent with section 28.001, which defines "official records" and "public records": (1) " Official records " means each instrument that the clerk of the circuit court is…”
— 28.001(2) — 1 case
WFTV, Inc. v. Wilken (1996) fladistctapp “Interpreting the phrase "instruments in the public records" as limited to recorded documents would be inconsistent with section 28.001, which defines "official records" and "public records": (1) " Official records " means each instrument that the clerk of the circuit court is…”
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