Florida Statute 902.15 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 902
PRELIMINARY HEARINGS

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F.S. 902.15

902.15 Undertaking by witness.—When a defendant is held to answer on a charge for a crime punishable by death or life imprisonment, the trial court judge at the preliminary hearing may require each material witness to enter into a written recognizance to appear at the trial or forfeit a sum fixed by the trial court judge. Additional security may be required in the discretion of the trial court judge.

History.—ss. 39, 40, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(39), (40); s. 16, ch. 70-339; s. 26, ch. 2004-11.

Note.—Former s. 902.16.

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Amendments to 902.15

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 902.15

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 902.15.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 902.15

Total Results: 3

Rodriguez v. Sandstrom

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1980-04-08

Citation: 382 So. 2d 778, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16536

Snippet: guarantee the witness’ appearance before the court. §§ 902.15, 902.-17, Fla.Stat. (1979). Central to the exercise

State ex rel. Gebhardt v. Buchanan

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1965-06-02

Citation: 175 So. 2d 803, 1965 Fla. App. LEXIS 4233

Snippet: the opinion of this court, I would add that §§ 902.15-902.17, Fla.Stat., F.S.A., relied on by the petitioner

Byrne Realty Co. v. South Florida Farms Co.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1921-06-06

Citation: 81 Fla. 805

Snippet: & P. R. Co., 35 Fla. 625, 727, 17 South. Rep. 902; 15 R. C. L. 1109 et seq.; Caha v. United States, 152