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Inmate release; notification; identification card in Florida

Felony of the Third DegreeCurrent through 2026 Florida legislative session

Inmate release; notification; identification card is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 944.605. As a Felony of the Third Degree, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Florida sets for that offense class. Florida sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Fla. Stat. § 944.605.

What is the penalty for inmate release; notification; identification card in Florida?

Penalties for Inmate release; notification; identification card
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 5 years (no statutory minimum)discretionaryFla. Stat. § 775.082
Fineup to $5,000 (or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g)))discretionaryFla. Stat. § 775.082

Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).

Common questions about inmate release; notification; identification card in Florida

Is inmate release; notification; identification card a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Inmate release; notification; identification card is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 944.605.

What are the penalties for inmate release; notification; identification card in Florida?

As a Felony of the Third Degree, inmate release; notification; identification card carries up to 5 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.082 (current (2025 Florida Statutes)).

Which Florida statute covers inmate release; notification; identification card?

Inmate release; notification; identification card is governed by Fla. Stat. § 944.605 (Inmate release; notification; identification card).

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.