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Fla. Stat. § 843.12 — Aiding escape

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 843: Obstructing Justice, Florida Statutes.

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Aiding escape

Full text of Fla. Stat. § 843.12

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. § 843.12Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes

Whoever knowingly aids or assists a person in escaping, attempting to escape, or who has escaped, from an officer or person who has or is entitled to the lawful custody of such person, is 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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Is aiding escape a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Aiding escape is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 843.12.

Which Florida statute covers aiding escape?

Aiding escape is governed by Fla. Stat. § 843.12 (Aiding escape).

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