Florida Statute 849.42 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES

Chapter 849
GAMBLING

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F.S. 849.42

849.42 State attorney to represent state.—Upon the filing of the sheriff’s return with the clerk of the circuit court the said clerk shall furnish the state attorney with a copy thereof and the said state attorney shall represent the state in the forfeiture proceedings. The Department of Legal Affairs shall represent the state in all appeals from judgments of forfeiture to the appropriate district court of appeal or direct to the Supreme Court when authorized by s. 3, Art. V of the State Constitution. The state may appeal any judgment denying forfeiture in whole or in part or that may be otherwise adverse to the state.

History.—s. 8, ch. 29712, 1955; s. 34, ch. 63-559; ss. 11, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 13, ch. 73-299.

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Amendments to 849.42

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 849.42

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 849.42.

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Cases Citing Statute 849.42

Total Results: 1

State v. Dice

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1968-09-24

Citation: 214 So. 2d 87

Snippet: appeal by the state, taken under authority of § 849.42 Fla.Stat., F.S. A., from a judgment of the circuit