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Fla. Stat. § 944.44 — Holding persons as hostages; penalty
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 944: State Correctional System, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 944.44
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.
Any prisoner who holds as hostage any person within any correctional institution or anywhere while under the jurisdiction of the department, or who by force, or threat of force holds any person or persons against their will in defiance of official orders, shall be guilty of 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 holding persons as hostages; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Holding persons as hostages; penalty is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 944.44.
Which Florida statute covers holding persons as hostages; penalty?
Holding persons as hostages; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 944.44 (Holding persons as hostages; penalty).
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