# Fla. Stat. § 932.65: 932.65 Filing formal charges; petitioner incarcerated

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.65

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 932.65
- **Heading:** 932.65 Filing formal charges; petitioner incarcerated
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 932 / Section 932.65

## Text

When a person is incarcerated for a violation of a county or municipal ordinance and fails, or is otherwise unable, to be released on bond and requests a trial by jury, the person shall be transferred within 5 days to the jail facilities of the criminal court providing trial by jury. The prosecuting authority shall file formal charges within 3 days of the transfer of the person who fails, or is unable to post bond. Upon the failure or inability of the prosecuting authority to file charges, the person incarcerated shall be released and the provisions of s. 932.62, shall apply. It shall be the responsibility of the jailer releasing the prisoner to have the prisoner execute and sign an agreement to appear before the court to which his or her case has been transferred in accordance with s. 932.62.

History: s. 1, ch. 70-372; s. 1568, ch. 97-102.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 932.47 932.47 Informations filed by prosecuting attorneys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.47.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.48 932.48 Informations; duties of clerks of courts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.48.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.49 932.49 Failure of motor vehicle operators to stop and assist persons injured; form of information or indictment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.49.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.50 932.50 Evidence necessary in treason.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.50.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.51 932.51 Execution on affirmance of judgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.51.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.61 932.61 Transfer of county or municipal charge to court providing trial by jury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.61.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.62 932.62 Date for arraignment upon transfer; petitioner not incarcerated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.62.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.63 932.63 Filing of charges; petitioner not incarcerated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.63.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.64 932.64 Transfer of surety bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.64.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.65 932.65 Filing formal charges; petitioner incarcerated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.65.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.66 932.66 Suggested forms for transfer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.66.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.701 932.701 Short title; definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.701.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.702 932.702 Unlawful to transport, conceal, or possess contraband articles or to acquire real or personal property with contraband proceeds; use of vessel, motor vehicle, aircraft, other personal property, or real property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.702.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 932.703 932.703 Forfeiture of contraband article; exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C932_S932.703.md)

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