Florida Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 772.15 (2025)

Admissibility of not guilty verdict.

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772.15 Admissibility of not guilty verdict.—A verdict or adjudication of not guilty rendered in favor of the defendant or in favor of any other person whose conduct forms the basis for a claim under this chapter shall be admissible in evidence, but shall not act as an estoppel against the plaintiff.

History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2006–2026 · leading case: FINR v. Marshall, 943 So. 2d 976 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006).

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FINR v. Marshall, 943 So. 2d 976 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). · cites it 2× “[5] An exception from the general rule is established by section 772.15, Florida Statutes, for civil actions brought under chapter 772, the Civil Remedies for Criminal Practice Act.”

Alvarez (M.D. Fla. 2026). “25 (medical reports); § 772.15 (adjudications of not guilty). In each of these instances, the legislature is telling the court that it must keep the gate open when such evidence is proffered.”

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