Florida Statute 105.071 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title IX
ELECTORS AND ELECTIONS

Chapter 105
NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS

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F.S. 105.071

105.071 Candidates for judicial office; limitations on political activity.—A candidate for judicial office shall not:

(1) Participate in any partisan political party activities, except that such candidate may register to vote as a member of any political party and may vote in any party primary for candidates for nomination of the party in which she or he is registered to vote.

(2) Campaign as a member of any political party.

(3) Publicly represent or advertise herself or himself as a member of any political party.

(4) Endorse any candidate.

(5) Make political speeches other than in the candidate’s own behalf.

(6) Make contributions to political party funds.

(7) Accept contributions from any political party.

(8) Solicit contributions for any political party.

(9) Accept or retain a place on any political party committee.

(10) Make any contribution to any person, group, or organization for its endorsement to judicial office.

(11) Agree to pay all or any part of any advertisement sponsored by any person, group, or organization wherein the candidate may be endorsed for judicial office by any such person, group, or organization.

A candidate for judicial office or retention therein who violates the provisions of this section is liable for a civil fine of up to $1,000 to be determined by the Florida Elections Commission.

History.—s. 7, ch. 71-49; s. 2, ch. 72-310; s. 38, ch. 77-175; s. 633, ch. 95-147; s. 7, ch. 99-326.

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Amendments to 105.071

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 105.071

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S105.071 - ELECTION LAWS - REPEALED 1999 (SBO756) CH 99-326 - M: F

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Cases Citing Statute 105.071

Total Results: 9

UNITED AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY v. CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, PL, etc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2022-08-17

Snippet: 59, which check was not cashed; 2) a payment of $105.71 for transportation expenses, which check was not

Inquiry Concerning a Judge No. 18-386 Re: Ernest A. Kollra

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2019-04-18

Citation: 268 So. 3d 677

Snippet: the Code of Judicial Conduct, as well as section 105.071 of the Florida Statutes"). We also agree that this

Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 13-25 Re: Andrew J. Decker, III – Corrected Opinion

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2017-03-09

Snippet: applicable Canons of Judicial Conduct); and section 105.071(3), Florida Statutes (2011) (candidate for judicial

Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 13-25 re: Andrew J. Decker, III

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2017-03-02

Citation: 212 So. 3d 291, 42 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. S 272, 2017 WL 822184, 2017 Fla. LEXIS 423

Snippet: applicable Canons of Judicial Conduct); and section 105.071(3), Florida Statutes (2011) (candidate for judicial

Inquiry Concerning a Judge, re Angel

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-02-19

Citation: 867 So. 2d 379, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 87, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 228

Snippet: Judge Angel was charged with violating sections 105.071(1) and (3) of the Florida Statutes (2003),1 and

In Re Angel

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-02-19

Citation: 867 So. 2d 379, 2004 WL 306073

Snippet: Judge Angel was charged with violating sections 105.071(1) and (3) of the Florida Statutes (2003),[1] and

In Re Inquiry Concerning a Judge Pratt

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1987-06-04

Citation: 508 So. 2d 8, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 282, 1987 Fla. LEXIS 1928

Snippet: misleading, or deceptive statement); as well as section 105.071, Florida Statutes (1985).[2] *10 The Commission

In Re Kay

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1987-06-04

Citation: 508 So. 2d 329, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 283

Snippet: contributed, such contribution being in violation of 105.071, F.S. 3. Give [Gave] the appearance, through the

Ago

Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 1986-07-17

Snippet: 081; 101.151, F.S.; contrast ss.105.10; 105.09; 105.071, F.S. (requiring candidacy for judicial office