Fla. Stat. § 48.31

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 48.31 - Removal of certified process servers; false return of service
(1) A certified process server may be removed from the list of certified process servers for any malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, or incompetence, as provided by court rule.
(2) A certified process server must be disinterested in any process he or she serves; if the certified process server willfully and knowingly executes a false return of service, he or she is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, and shall be permanently barred from serving process in this state.

Fla. Stat. § 48.31

s. 5, ch. 88-135; s. 285, ch. 95-147.