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Florida Crimes Code Section 843.09 - Obstructing Justice - Escape through voluntary action of officer.

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Title XLVI   CRIMES

Chapter 843   OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE

843.09  Escape through voluntary action of officer.--If a jailer or other officer voluntarily suffers a prisoner in her or his custody, upon conviction of any criminal charge, to escape, she or he shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--s. 13, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2588; GS 3509; RGS 5395; CGL 7535; s. 1042, ch. 71-136; s. 1340, ch. 97-102.

Last modified: November 21, 2006