Florida Statute 876.28 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES

Chapter 876
CRIMINAL ANARCHY, TREASON, AND OTHER CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER

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F.S. 876.28

876.28 Grand jury to investigate violations of ss. 876.22-876.31.—The judge of any court exercising general criminal jurisdiction when in his or her discretion it appears appropriate, or when informed by the Department of Legal Affairs that there is information or evidence of the character described in s. 876.27 to be considered by the grand jury, shall charge the grand jury to inquire into violations of ss. 876.22-876.31 for the purpose of proper action, and further to inquire generally into the purposes, processes, activities, and any other matters affecting communism or any related or other subversive organizations, associations, groups, or persons.

History.—s. 7, ch. 28221, 1953; ss. 11, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1417, ch. 97-102.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 876.28

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 876.28.

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Cases Citing Statute 876.28

Total Results: 1

State ex rel. Gerstein v. Baker

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1971-02-05

Citation: 243 So. 2d 464, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 5431

Snippet: empanel grand juries. The respondent argues that § 876.28 of Chapter 876 Fla.Stat.-, F.S.A. dealing with