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SB 826: Service of Process

GENERAL BILL by Fine

Service of Process; Requiring that all process be served by the sheriff of the county where the person to be served is found; authorizing sheriffs to serve spouses with certain substituted service at any place in the county; repealing a provision relating to certified process servers authorized by sheriffs; repealing a provision relating to certification of process servers authorized by judges, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 2/18/2025 Senate - Filed
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/18/2025 Senate • Filed

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  • SB 826, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/18/2025 at 3:36 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (8)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    48.021 Process; by whom served. Page 1 (pdf)
    48.031 Service of process generally; service of witness subpoenas. Page 4 (pdf)
    48.196 Service of process in connection with actions under the Florida International Commercial Arbitration Act. Page 5 (pdf)
    48.27 Certified process servers. Page 5 (pdf)
    48.29 Certification of process servers. Page 5 (pdf)
    48.31 Removal of certified process servers; false return of service. Page 5 (pdf)
    113.07 Bond by surety company; when required. Page 5 (pdf)
    316.29545 Window sunscreening exclusions; medical exemption; certain law enforcement vehicles, process server vehicles, and private investigative service vehicles exempt. Page 5 (pdf)

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