Florida Statutes Title XL Chapter 716 - Escheats

• 716.01 - Declaration Of Policy.
  It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state, while protecting the interests of the owners thereof, to possess all unclaimed and abandoned...
• 716.02 - Escheat Of Funds In The Possession Of Federal Agencies.
  All property within the provisions of subsections (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5), are declared to have escheated, or to escheat, including all principal and...
• 716.03 - Department To Institute Proceedings To Recover Escheated Property.
  When there exists, or may exist, escheated funds or property under this chapter, the Department of Financial Services shall demand or institute proceedings in the...
• 716.04 - Jurisdiction.
  Whenever the Department of Financial Services is of the opinion an escheat has occurred, or shall occur, of any money or other property deposited in...
• 716.05 - Money Recovered To Be Paid Into State Treasury.
  When any funds or property which has escheated within the meaning of this chapter has been recovered by the Department of Financial Services, the department...
• 716.06 - Public Records.
  All records in the office of the Chief Financial Officer or the Department of Financial Services relating to federal funds, pursuant to this chapter, shall...
• 716.07 - Recovery Of Escheated Property By Claimant.
  (1) Any person who claims any property, funds, or money delivered to the Treasurer or Chief Financial Officer under this chapter, shall, within 5 years from...

Last modified: September 23, 2016