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Fla. Stat. § 939.02 Costs before committing trial court judge
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All costs accruing before a committing trial court judge shall be taxed against the defendant on conviction or estreat of recognizance.History.—s. 3, ch. 1949, 1873; RS 2984; GS 4058; RGS 6162; CGL 8476; s. 42, ch. 2004-11.
Fla. Stat. § 939.03 Execution for costs in capital cases
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In all capital cases the costs in case of conviction shall be entered up against the prisoner, and the bill of costs, when taxed by the clerk and certified in the manner required by law to give a bill of costs the force of an execution, shall have the force of an execution, and m…
Fla. Stat. § 939.04 Execution for costs in other cases
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In all cases less than capital, wherein the defendant may be adjudged to pay costs, a capias may be issued, as is provided for the collection of fines and forfeitures.History.—s. 5, ch. 217, 1849; RS 2986; GS 4060; RGS 6164; CGL 8478.
Fla. Stat. § 939.06 Acquitted defendant not liable for costs
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(1) A defendant in a criminal prosecution who is acquitted or discharged is not liable for any costs or fees of the court or any ministerial office, or for any charge of subsistence while detained in custody. If the defendant has paid any taxable costs, or fees required under s. …