This bill amends Section 30.10 of the Florida Statutes to provide greater flexibility regarding the location of sheriffs' offices within counties. Specifically, it changes the requirement that sheriffs' offices must be located at the county seat to allow them to be situated at any location within the county lines. The language in the statute is updated to reflect this change, replacing "shall" with "may" and removing the stipulation of being at the county seat.
The bill aims to enhance accessibility and operational efficiency for sheriffs' offices by permitting them to choose locations that may better serve their communities. The act will take effect upon becoming law, allowing for immediate implementation of these changes once passed.
Statutes affected: H 713 Filed: 30.10