It is unlawful for a public servant, with intent to obstruct, impede, or prevent a criminal investigation or a criminal prosecution, to disclose active criminal investigative or intelligence information as defined in chapter 119 or to disclose or use information regarding either the efforts to secure or the issuance of a warrant, subpoena, or other court process or court order relating to a criminal investigation or criminal prosecution when such information is not available to the general public and is gained by reason of the public servant’s official position. Any person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Fla. Stat. § 838.21
Disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Fontaine Leroy Porter v. Governor of the State of Florida (2016)
Most recently applied in Fontaine Leroy Porter v. Governor of the State of Florida (July 2016)
History.--s. 5, ch. 2003-158.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.