Florida statute
Fla. Stat. § 951.19 — Interference with county prisoners
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 951: County and Municipal Prisoners, Florida Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of Fla. Stat. § 951.19
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.
Whoever shall interfere with county prisoners while at work, at their meals, at rest, or while going to and from their quarters or with the correctional officers in charge of them, either by assaulting them or by inciting them or attempting to incite the prisoners to disobedience, revolt, or escape, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.
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Questions this section answers
Is interference with county prisoners a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Interference with county prisoners is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 951.19.
Which Florida statute covers interference with county prisoners?
Interference with county prisoners is governed by Fla. Stat. § 951.19 (Interference with county prisoners).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.