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1997 Florida Statutes
SECTION 05
Insolvent defendant discharged without payment of costs.
Insolvent defendant discharged without payment of costs.
939.05 Insolvent defendant discharged without payment of costs.--In all cases less than capital, when it appears from due proof made in open court that the person convicted is wholly unable to pay costs, and that the judgment has in other respects been complied with, the court before which such person was convicted may discharge him or her without the payment of costs.
History.--s. 2, ch. 76, 1846; RS 2987; GS 4061; RGS 6165; CGL 8479; s. 1589, ch. 97-102.