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Registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties in Florida
Registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 775.13. 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. § 775.13.
What is the penalty for registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Failure to register — non-gang felon — Applies when a convicted felon not found to have committed the offense for the benefit of a criminal gang fails to comply with the registration requirements of this section.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Failure to register — non-gang felon — Applies when a convicted felon not found to have committed the offense for the benefit of a criminal gang fails to comply with the registration requirements of this section.; 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 5 years (Failure to register — gang-related felon — Applies when a convicted felon found, pursuant to s. 874.04, to have committed the offense for the purpose of benefiting, promoting, or furthering a criminal gang fails to comply with the registration requirements of this section.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Failure to register — gang-related felon — Applies when a convicted felon found, pursuant to s. 874.04, to have committed the offense for the purpose of benefiting, promoting, or furthering a criminal gang fails to comply with the registration requirements of this section.; 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 registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to register — non-gang felon | Misdemeanor of the Second Degree | Applies when a convicted felon not found to have committed the offense for the benefit of a criminal gang fails to comply with the registration requirements of this section. | Fla. Stat. § 775.13(5)(a) |
| Failure to register — gang-related felon | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies when a convicted felon found, pursuant to s. 874.04, to have committed the offense for the purpose of benefiting, promoting, or furthering a criminal gang fails to comply with the registration requirements of this section. | Fla. Stat. § 775.13(5)(b) |
Common questions about registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties in Florida
Is registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties ranges from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 775.13.
Failure to register — non-gang felon: Misdemeanor of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 775.13(5)(a)) · Failure to register — gang-related felon: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 775.13(5)(b))
What are the penalties for registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties in Florida?
Penalties for registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree up to a Felony of the Third 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 registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties?
Registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 775.13 (Registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties).
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.