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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 568.13

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(1) An indictment or information framed substantially as follows shall be deemed sufficient in counties voting against the sale of intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer:

The grand jurors of the State of Florida, inquiring in and for the body of the County of  , upon their oaths do present that  , late of the County of  , did, on, to wit: the   day of  ,   (year)  , in the said County of  , State of Florida, unlawfully sell intoxicating liquors, (or intoxicating wines or intoxicating beer as the case may be), which said county had voted against the sale of intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer, contrary to the statute made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the State of Florida.

(2) Said form of indictment or information may also be used in charging violation of ss. 568.03 and 568.04.