Florida statute
Fla. Stat. § 838.21 — Disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 838: Bribery; Misuse of Public Office, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 838.21
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.
It is unlawful for a public servant, with intent to obstruct, impede, or prevent a criminal investigation or a criminal prosecution, to disclose active criminal investigative or intelligence information as defined in chapter 119 or to disclose or use information regarding either the efforts to secure or the issuance of a warrant, subpoena, or other court process or court order relating to a criminal investigation or criminal prosecution when such information is not available to the general public and is gained by reason of the public servant’s official position. Any person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
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Is disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 838.21.
Which Florida statute covers disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information?
Disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information is governed by Fla. Stat. § 838.21 (Disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information).
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