Fla. Stat. § 30.07 : Judicial Branch — Sheriffs — Deputy sheriffs Date: 31 May 2016 TEXT PDF Current through Chapter 269 of the 2016 Legislative Session Sheriffs may appoint deputies to act under them who shall have the same power as the sheriff appointing them, and for the neglect and default of whom in the execution of their office the sheriff shall be responsible. Fla. Stat. § 30.07 s. 4, ch. 1659, 1868; RS 1247; GS 1675; RGS 2881; CGL 4578.