13 chapters · 495 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 119.01 General state policy on public records
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(1) It is the policy of this state that all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying by any person. Providing access to public records is a duty of each agency.(2)(a) Automation of public records must not erode the right of access to those…
Fla. Stat. § 119.011 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Actual cost of duplication” means the cost of the material and supplies used to duplicate the public record, but does not include labor cost or overhead cost associated with such duplication.(2) “Agency” means any state, county, district, au…
Fla. Stat. § 119.021 Custodial requirements; maintenance, preservation, and retention of public records
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(1) Public records shall be maintained and preserved as follows:(a) All public records should be kept in the buildings in which they are ordinarily used.(b) Insofar as practicable, a custodian of public records of vital, permanent, or archival records shall keep them in fireproof…
Fla. Stat. § 119.035 Officers-elect
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(1) It is the policy of this state that the provisions of this chapter apply to officers-elect upon their election to public office. Such officers-elect shall adopt and implement reasonable measures to ensure compliance with the public records obligations set forth in this chapte…