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The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 836
DEFAMATION; LIBEL; THREATENING LETTERS AND SIMILAR OFFENSES
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F.S. 836.115
836.115 Cyberintimidation by publication.—
(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Electronically publish” means to disseminate, post, or otherwise disclose information to an Internet site or forum.
(b) “Harass” has the same meaning as provided in s. 817.568(1)(c).
(c) “Personal identification information” has the same meaning as provided in s. 817.568(1)(f).
(2) It is unlawful for a person to electronically publish another person’s personal identification information with the intent to, or with the intent that a third party will use the information to:
(a) Incite violence or commit a crime against the person; or
(b) Threaten or harass the person, placing such person in reasonable fear of bodily harm.

A person who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of a first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History.—s. 14, ch. 2021-6.

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Amendments to 836.115


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 836.115
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S836.115 2a - INTIMIDATION - CYBER INTIMIDATE INCITE VIOL CRIME PERSON - M: F
S836.115 2b - INTIMIDATION - CYBER INTIMIDATE THREATEN HARASS BODILY HARM - M: F

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Cases Citing Statute 836.115

Total Results: 1

Farina v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2006-07-06

Citation: 937 So. 2d 612, 2006 WL 1837933

Snippet: (1993) (citations omitted), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 836[, 115 S.Ct. 116, 130 L.Ed.2d 62] (1994). Ferrell v.