Fla. Stat. § 901.11

Current through Chaper 136 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 901.11 - Effect of not answering summons

Failure to appear as commanded by a summons without good cause is an indirect criminal contempt of court and may be punished by a fine of not more than $100. When a person fails to appear as commanded by a summons, the trial court judge shall issue a warrant. If the trial court judge acquires reason to believe that the person summoned will not appear as commanded after issuing a summons, the trial court judge may issue a warrant.

Fla. Stat. § 901.11

s. 11, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(11); s. 6, ch. 70-339; s.1456, ch. 97-102; s.23, ch. 2004-11.