Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes

Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 812.062: Notification to owner and law enforcement agency initiating stolen motor vehicle report upon recovery of stolen vehicle

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Law enforcement agencies must notify each other and vehicle owners within specified timeframes when a stolen motor vehicle is recovered, using teletype, certified mail, or other means.

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