Florida criminal charge
Records in Florida
Records is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 893.07. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 893.07.
What is the penalty for records in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Failure to report theft or significant loss — Schedule III, IV, or V substance — A person fails to report, within 24 hours after discovery, a theft or significant loss of a substance listed in s. 893.03(3), (4), or (5).; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Failure to report theft or significant loss — Schedule III, IV, or V substance — A person fails to report, within 24 hours after discovery, a theft or significant loss of a substance listed in s. 893.03(3), (4), or (5).; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Failure to report theft or significant loss — Schedule II substance — A person fails to report, within 24 hours after discovery, a theft or significant loss of a substance listed in s. 893.03(2).; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Failure to report theft or significant loss — Schedule II substance — A person fails to report, within 24 hours after discovery, a theft or significant loss of a substance listed in s. 893.03(2).; 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).
How is records classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to report theft or significant loss — Schedule III, IV, or V substance | Misdemeanor of the Second Degree | A person fails to report, within 24 hours after discovery, a theft or significant loss of a substance listed in s. 893.03(3), (4), or (5). | Fla. Stat. § 893.07(5)(b) |
| Failure to report theft or significant loss — Schedule II substance | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | A person fails to report, within 24 hours after discovery, a theft or significant loss of a substance listed in s. 893.03(2). | Fla. Stat. § 893.07(5)(b) |
Common questions about records in Florida
Is records a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: records ranges from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree to a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 893.07.
Failure to report theft or significant loss — Schedule III, IV, or V substance: Misdemeanor of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 893.07(5)(b)) · Failure to report theft or significant loss — Schedule II substance: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 893.07(5)(b))
What are the penalties for records in Florida?
Penalties for records in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree up to a Misdemeanor of the First Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers records?
Records is governed by Fla. Stat. § 893.07 (Records).
Legal terms used in this law
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.