Fla. Stat. 837.06
False official statements

Whoever knowingly makes a false statement in writing with the intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his or her official duty shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

Source: Section 837.06 — False official statements, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0837.06 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

837.02
Perjury in official proceedings 837.05
False reports to law enforcement authorities 837.06
False official statements 837.07
Recantation as a defense 837.011
Definitions 837.012
Perjury when not in an official proceeding 837.021
Perjury by contradictory statements 837.055
False information to law enforcement during investigation

Current through Fall 2025

§ 837.06. False official statements's source at flsenate.gov

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Original Source: Section 837.06 — False official statements, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0837.06 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 837.06 False official statements

Fla. Stat. 837.06
False official statements