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Fla. Stat. § 944.46 — Harboring, concealing, aiding escaped prisoners; penalty

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 944: State Correctional System, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 944.46

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. § 944.46Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
Whoever harbors, conceals, maintains, or assists, or gives any other aid to any prisoner after his or her escape from any state correctional institution, knowing that he or she is an escaped prisoner, 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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Is harboring, concealing, aiding escaped prisoners; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Harboring, concealing, aiding escaped prisoners; penalty is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 944.46.

Which Florida statute covers harboring, concealing, aiding escaped prisoners; penalty?

Harboring, concealing, aiding escaped prisoners; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 944.46 (Harboring, concealing, aiding escaped prisoners; penalty).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.