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FL S0570

Bill

Status

Passed

5/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charles Dean

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statutes section 48.031 to allow service of witness subpoenas in civil traffic cases by United States mail directed to the witness's last known address.

  • Requires that mail service of subpoenas in civil traffic cases must be sent at least 7 days prior to the witness's required appearance date.

  • Maintains existing provision that a witness cannot be held in contempt of court for failing to appear when served by non-certified United States mail.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Service of Process of Witness Subpoenas

Last Action

Chapter No. 2015-51

5/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2015
Transportation3/4/2015
Judiciary2/5/2015

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