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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XV
HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS
Chapter 222
METHOD OF SETTING APART HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS
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F.S. 222.201
222.201 Availability of federal bankruptcy exemptions.
(1) Notwithstanding s. 222.20, an individual debtor under the federal Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 may exempt, in addition to any other exemptions allowed under state law, any property listed in subsection (d)(10) of s. 522 of that act.
(2) The provisions of this section apply to any bankruptcy action that is filed on or after October 1, 1987.
History.s. 2, ch. 87-375.

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Amendments to 222.201


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 222.201
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 222.201.



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IN RE WILLIAMS,, 586 B.R. 355 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 222.201 provides an exception to that general rule, whereby debtors may claim exemptions under Section . . . Stat. § 222.201. . . .

IN RE CHESLEY, v. K., 526 B.R. 888 (M.D. Fla. 2014)

. . . . §§ 222.14, 222.18, 222.201, and the liquid assets were exempt under 11 ' U.S.C. § 522(d)(10). . . .

In KELSEY,, 477 B.R. 870 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . . § 222.201. . . .

S. OSBORNE, v. J. DUMOULIN,, 55 So. 3d 577 (Fla. 2011)

. . . But section 222.201, Florida Statutes (2007), expressly allows individual debtors to exempt "in addition . . .

In McDERMOTT, 425 B.R. 848 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . Florida has opted out through provisions of the Florida Constitution and Florida Statute Sections 222.201 . . .

In E. BAKER,, 401 B.R. 500 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . . § 222.201, which makes the property exempt pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 522(d) (10) (E). . . .

In CALIRI,, 347 B.R. 788 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . Skis(2) $ 3,025.00 $ 3,025.00 Beal Bank Stocks: Prudential — 1 share $ 15.00 $ 15.00 FSA §§ 222.21(2), 222.201 . . .

In MADIA, 294 B.R. 177 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . . § 222.201 specifically opts the state back in with respect to exemptions pursuant to Section 552(d) . . .

In MCCLAIN A., 281 B.R. 769 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . . § 222.201 et seq.). See In re Haning, 252 B.R. 799, 804 (Bankr.M.D.Fla.2000). . . .

In SUTTON, F., 272 B.R. 802 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . . § 222.201. . . . Stat. § 222.201(1), that states “[notwithstanding s. 222.20, an individual debtor under the federal Bankruptcy . . .

In TURNER,, 261 B.R. 767 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . exemption on the basis that the exemption is not allowable pursuant to Florida Statutes §§ 222.21(2), 222.201 . . .

In BRACKETT,, 259 B.R. 768 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . Debtor contends that the IRA Accounts are exempt pursuant to Fla.Stat. chs. 222.201 and 222.21 and 11 . . . U.S.C. § 522(d)(10) and that the Payments are also exempt pursuant to Fla.Stat. ch. 222.201 and 11 U.S.C . . . Debtor, however, asserts that the Payments are exempt under § 522(d)(10)(D) and Fla.Stat. ch. 222.201 . . .

In LADD, Sa-, 258 B.R. 824 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . . § 222.201 permits debtors to claim the exemptions listed in 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(10). . . .

In L. HACKER,, 260 B.R. 542 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . . § 222.201 et seq.). See In re Haning, 252 B.R. 799, 804 (Bankr.M.D.Fla.2000). . . .

In ELLERTSON,, 252 B.R. 831 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . provide Florida debtors with state law exemptions (as authorized by Section 522), Florida Statutes § 222.201 . . .

In HANING d b a, 252 B.R. 799 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . . § 222.201). See Crews v. First Colony Life Ins. Co. . . .

In LAWRENCE,, 235 B.R. 498 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1999)

. . . . §§ 222.21(2) and 222.201. . . . it not for the debtor’s claim that the plan is nonetheless exempt under Fla.Stat. §§ 222.21(2) and 222.201 . . . Fla.Stat. § 222.201 incorporates by reference the provisions of 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(10). . . . This section, like Fla.Stat. § 222.201, requires the determination of the plan’s tax qualification. . . . It is therefore not exempt under either Fla.Stat. § 222.21(2) or § 222.201. . . .

In D. SAUNDERS, D. v., 240 B.R. 636 (S.D. Fla. 1999)

. . . determined to be exempt from the debtor’s bankruptcy estate pursuant to Florida Statutes §§ 222.21(2)(a) and 222.201 . . .

In BLAIS, DZIKOWSKI, v. BLAIS,, 220 B.R. 485 (S.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . . § 222.201. . . . .

In M. SHEFFIELD,, 212 B.R. 1019 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . . § 222.201 (West 1989). . . .

In COLTELLARO,, 204 B.R. 640 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . FLORIDA STATUTE § 222.201 & 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(10) Count III of the Lawsuit is based upon a special theory . . . Fla.Stat. 222.201 (1996). . . .

In C. FRANCISCO,, 204 B.R. 799 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1996)

. . . The Debtor does not contend that the funds in his IRA are exempt based on § 222.201 of the Florida Statutes . . .

In K. CRANDALL,, 200 B.R. 243 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . At the hearing, the Debtor also claimed that the funds were exempt under section 222.201(1) of the Florida . . . However, pursuant to section 222.201 of the Florida Statutes, an individual debtor may also exempt any . . . Fla.Stat.Ann. § 222.201 (West 1989). . . .

In FORNABAIO, R. KAPILA, v. FORNABAIO, 187 B.R. 780 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . . § 522(b)(1) and Florida Statute § 222.201. . . .

In HARRIS,, 188 B.R. 444 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . . § 222.201; Fla.Stat. § 222.21; 29 USC §§ 1056 and 1065 (sic) and Spend Thrift Trust.” . . . Profit Sharing Plan (the Plan) pursuant to Fla.Stat. §§ 222.201, 222.21 and 29 U.S.C. §§ 1056 and 1065 . . . This leaves for consideration the claim of exemption based on Fla.Stat. § 222.201. . . . Notwithstanding, the Legislature enacted Fla.Stat. § 222.201 and in fact selectively opted-back to the . . . Stat. § 222.201 is not without doubt. . . .

In HARLESS, L. DIONNE, v. HARLESS,, 187 B.R. 719 (Bankr. N.D. Ala. 1995)

. . . . § 222.201 then opts the state back in as far as exemptions in Bankruptcy Code § 522(d)(10) are concerned . . .

In WINCORP, INC. D. ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL CORP. a v. D. WINN,, 185 B.R. 914 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . Florida Statute 222.201(1) provides that an individual debtor may exempt, in addition to any other exemptions . . .

In C. GREEN Jo, 178 B.R. 533 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . Stat. 222.201(1), 11 U.S.C. 522(d)(10)(C) and under N.C.G.S. . . . Exemption under Florida Statute 222.201(1) Debtors argue in that alternative that even if the exemption . . . Florida Statute 222.201(1) is consistent with this scheme because a Florida debtor is not allowed both . . . The exemption provided in Fla.Stat. 222.201(1) is not preempted by § 522(b) and debtor may exempt his . . . Trustee’s objection to debtors’ claim of exemption pursuant to Fla.Stat. 222.201(1) is overruled. . . . .

In THOMAS, P., 172 B.R. 673 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1994)

. . . . § 222.201 et seq.) delineate the exemptions available to its citizenry. . . .

In D. BARKER, G. K. CREWS, D. G. v. FIRST COLONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, D., 168 B.R. 773 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1994)

. . . . § 222.201). . . .

In DAVIDSON AMERITRUST NATIONAL BANK, n k a v. DAVIDSON FURR, v. DAVIDSON, 164 B.R. 782 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1994)

. . . . § 222.201. . . .

In SCHLEIN SCHLEIN v. E. MILLS, Jr., 8 F.3d 745 (11th Cir. 1993)

. . . . § 222.201 then opts the state back in as far as exemptions in Bankruptcy Code § 522(d)(10) are concerned . . . preemption; and (2) that the Schleins are entitled to exemption of their SEP/IRA account under Fla.Stat. § 222.201 . . .

In SCHLEIN SCHLEIN v. E. MILLS, Jr., 8 F.3d 745 (11th Cir. 1993)

. . . . § 222.201 then opts the state back in as far as exemptions in Bankruptcy Code § 522(d)(10) are concerned . . . preemption; and (2) that the Sehleins are entitled to exemption of their SEP/IRA account under Fla.Stat. § 222.201 . . .

In LESH d b a DK, 159 B.R. 982 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1993)

. . . Florida Statutes § 222.14 and § 522(d)(10) of the Bankruptcy Code made applicable by Florida Statutes § 222.201 . . .

In G. POMAR,, 234 B.R. 135 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1993)

. . . The relevant Statues are Fla.Stat. 222.20 and 222.201 which provide: § 222.20 Nonavailability of federal . . . exemptions given to herein to residents of this state by the State Constitution and the Florida Statutes. 222.201 . . .

In R. SUAREZ, XXX- XX- XXXX F. XXX- XX- XXXX, 127 B.R. 73 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1991)

. . . . § 222.201. That statute makes exempt property of the type described in 11 U.S.C. . . . 222.201 are constitutional. . . . The Courts of this district have previously ruled that F.S. §§ 222.21 and 222.201 are constitutional. . . . Section 222.201 does not violate the law.” Id. at 751-752. . . . Both F.S. §§ 222.21 and 222.201 are constitutional. . . .

In KNOWLES a k a P. p k a P., 123 B.R. 428 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1991)

. . . . § 222.201, and Fla.Stat. § 222.21 [sic]. . . . and Lane, M.D., P.A., (Fuller and Lane) as exempt pursuant to Florida Statutes § 222.14, § 222.18, § 222.201 . . . federal exemption for purposes of 11 U.S.C. § 522(b)(2)(A). 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(10)(E) and Fla.Stat. § 222.201 . . . (1) The Debtor Knowles and Johnson also rely on Fla.Stat. § 222.201(1) in seeking to have their interest . . . Stat. § 222.201(1), may selectively opt back into the federal exemption scheme provided by § 522(d) of . . .

In A. ROSENQUIST, In J. HARTON, 122 B.R. 775 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . Clearly, if Section 222.201 is determined to be a state law that permits Florida residents to exempt . . . Rosenquist argues, however, that instead of providing another state exemption, Section 222.201 amends . . . This result follows, of course, because Section 222.201 refers only to subparagraph 10 of Section 522 . . . Section 222.201 provides that a debtor may exempt, “in addition to any other exemptions allowed under . . . The only construction that would give effect to Section 222.201 is that it is a state statute providing . . .

In B. SMITH,, 123 B.R. 423 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . . § 222.201(1). . . . Whether Florida may use Fla.Stat. § 222.201(1) to selectively opt back into the Federal exemptions scheme . . .

In L. MORROW A., 122 B.R. 151 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . . § 222.201(1) and 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(10)(E). . . . the Plan was being claimed as exempt pursuant to “29 U.S.C. 1056(d), 11 U.S.C. 522(d)(10), Fla.Stat. 222.201 . . . Next, the Debtors rely on Fla.Stat. § 222.201(1) which provides notwithstanding § 222.20, an individual . . . Even assuming without admitting that Florida, through the enactment of Fla.Stat. § 222.201(1), may selectively . . .

In SPEARS H. In OXNER In BRASWELL In H. ATZKATZ L., 121 B.R. 896 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . . § 222.201(1) Finally, Mr. Atzkatz and Mrs. . . . . § 222.201(1), which provides: Notwithstanding s. 222.20, an individual debtor under the federal Bankruptcy . . . Stat. § 222.201(1), may selectively opt back in to the federal exemption scheme provided by § 522(d) . . .

In J. LEE, S., 119 B.R. 833 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . . § 222.201. . . . Fla.Stat. § 222.201 applies to both bankruptcy and nonbankruptcy debtors and therefore avoids the Colorado . . .

In GARDNER In PARRISH, In PALMER,, 118 B.R. 860 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . . § 222.201(1), which provides: Notwithstanding s. 222.20, an individual debtor under the federal Bankruptcy . . .

In J. WINES,, 113 B.R. 787 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . Florida Statutes but, by amendments, has claimed the annuity as exempt under §§ 222.14, 222.18, and 222.201 . . . Another statutory basis relied upon by the debtor is § 222.201, Florida Statutes, which makes exempt . . . The Court feels that, on the record before it, it cannot conclude that § 222.201 serves to exempt the . . . such policy or contract of insurance was effected for the benefit of such creditor or creditors. . 222.201 . . .

In RETTEMNIER, 113 B.R. 757 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . Sec. 222.201 (1987) and 11 U.S.C. Sec. 522(d)(10)(A). The claimed exemptions were allowed. . . . Sec. 222.201 (1987) and 11 U.S.C. . . . Sections 222.14 and 222.201 (1987) and 11 U.S.C. Sec. 522(d)(10)(A), and that pursuant to 11 U.S.C. . . .

In H. E. BRYAN,, 106 B.R. 749 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1989)

. . . . § 222.21 and § 222.201. I disagree. . . . Partial “Opting In” The trustee’s final argument addresses Fla.Stat. § 222.201, which states, in part . . . I find that the validly exercised power of the legislature in adopting Fla.Stat. § 222.201 does not violate . . .

In GEOGHEGAN,, 101 B.R. 329 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1989)

. . . . § 222.20 and § 222.201 (1987). . . .

In POWERS, 98 B.R. 577 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1989)

. . . . § 222.201 and 11 U.S.C. § 522(d). . . . Statutes and § 522(d)(10)(E) of the Bankruptcy Code for its alternative basis for its claim of exemption. 222.201 . . . Turning attention to § 222.201 Fla. . . .