Florida criminal charge
Interference with county prisoners in Florida
Interference with county prisoners is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 951.19. As a Misdemeanor of the Second 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. § 951.19.
What is the penalty for interference with county prisoners in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $500 (or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
Common questions about interference with county prisoners in Florida
Is interference with county prisoners a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Interference with county prisoners is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 951.19.
What are the penalties for interference with county prisoners in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, interference with county prisoners carries up to 60 days (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (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 interference with county prisoners?
Interference with county prisoners is governed by Fla. Stat. § 951.19 (Interference with county prisoners).
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.