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Fla. Stat. § 796.04 — Forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 796: Prostitution, Florida Statutes.

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Forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute

Full text of Fla. Stat. § 796.04

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 796.04Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes

(1) It shall be unlawful for anyone to force, compel, or coerce another to become a prostitute. (2) Anyone violating this section shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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Questions this section answers

Is forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 796.04.

Which Florida statute covers forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute?

Forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute is governed by Fla. Stat. § 796.04 (Forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute).

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