Florida criminal charge
Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties in Florida
Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 916.1075. 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. § 916.1075.
What is the penalty for sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Sexual misconduct with a forensic client — A covered person engages in sexual misconduct with a forensic client residing in a civil or forensic facility.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Sexual misconduct with a forensic client — A covered person engages in sexual misconduct with a forensic client residing in a civil or forensic facility.; 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 or preventing report of sexual misconduct — A person required to report sexual misconduct knowingly or willfully fails to do so, or knowingly or willfully prevents another person from making such a report.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Failure to report or preventing report of sexual misconduct — A person required to report sexual misconduct knowingly or willfully fails to do so, or knowingly or willfully prevents another person from making such a report.; 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 (Submitting false or incomplete report — A person knowingly or willfully submits inaccurate, incomplete, or untruthful information in a report required under this section.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Submitting false or incomplete report — A person knowingly or willfully submits inaccurate, incomplete, or untruthful information in a report required under 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 (Coercion or threats to alter testimony or report — A person knowingly or willfully coerces or threatens another person with intent to alter testimony or a written report regarding an incident of sexual misconduct.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Coercion or threats to alter testimony or report — A person knowingly or willfully coerces or threatens another person with intent to alter testimony or a written report regarding an incident of sexual misconduct.; 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 sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual misconduct with a forensic client | Felony of the Second Degree | A covered person engages in sexual misconduct with a forensic client residing in a civil or forensic facility. | Fla. Stat. § 916.1075(2) |
| Failure to report or preventing report of sexual misconduct | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | A person required to report sexual misconduct knowingly or willfully fails to do so, or knowingly or willfully prevents another person from making such a report. | Fla. Stat. § 916.1075(6)(a) |
| Submitting false or incomplete report | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | A person knowingly or willfully submits inaccurate, incomplete, or untruthful information in a report required under this section. | Fla. Stat. § 916.1075(6)(b) |
| Coercion or threats to alter testimony or report | Felony of the Third Degree | A person knowingly or willfully coerces or threatens another person with intent to alter testimony or a written report regarding an incident of sexual misconduct. | Fla. Stat. § 916.1075(6)(c) |
Common questions about sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties in Florida
Is sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 916.1075.
Sexual misconduct with a forensic client: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 916.1075(2)) · Failure to report or preventing report of sexual misconduct: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 916.1075(6)(a)) · Submitting false or incomplete report: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 916.1075(6)(b)) · Coercion or threats to alter testimony or report: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 916.1075(6)(c))
What are the penalties for sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties in Florida?
Penalties for sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Second 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 sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties?
Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 916.1075 (Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties).
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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.