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Fla. Stat. § 918.125 — Retaliating against a court official

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 918: Conduct of Trial, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 918.125

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. § 918.125Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
(1) A person who, with the intent to retaliate against a court official for his or her participation in an official investigation or official proceeding, commits any of the following acts commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084:(a) Knowingly engages in any conduct that threatens to cause bodily injury to another person; or(b) Damages the tangible property of another person or threatens to do so. (2) If the conduct described in subsection (1) results in bodily injury, such person commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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Is retaliating against a court official a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

It depends on the circumstances: retaliating against a court official ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 918.125.

Retaliating against a court official — threat or property damage: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 918.125(1)) · Retaliating against a court official — resulting in bodily injury: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 918.125(2))

Which Florida statute covers retaliating against a court official?

Retaliating against a court official is governed by Fla. Stat. § 918.125 (Retaliating against a court official).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.