Florida Statutes Title XLVI Chapter 895 - Offenses Concerning Racketeering And Illegal Debts

  • 895.01 - Short Title.
    Sections 895.01-895.06 shall be known as the “Florida RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 77-334; s. 2, ch. 79-218.Note.—Former s. 943.46.
  • 895.02 - Definitions.
    As used in ss. 895.01-895.08, the term:(1) “Racketeering activity” means to commit, to attempt to commit, to conspire to commit, or to solicit, coerce, or intimidate...
  • 895.03 - Prohibited Activities And Defense.
    (1) It is unlawful for any person who has with criminal intent received any proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of racketeering activity or...
  • 895.04 - Criminal Penalties And Alternative Fine.
    (1) Any person convicted of engaging in activity in violation of the provisions of s. 895.03 is guilty of a felony of the first degree and...
  • 895.05 - Civil Remedies.
    (1) Any circuit court may, after making due provision for the rights of innocent persons, enjoin violations of the provisions of s. 895.03 by issuing appropriate...
  • 895.06 - Civil Investigative Subpoenas; Public Records Exemption.
    (1) As used in this section, the term “investigative agency” means the Department of Legal Affairs, the Office of Statewide Prosecution, or the office of a...
  • 895.07 - Rico Lien Notice.
    (1) Upon the institution of any civil proceeding, the investigative agency, then or at any time during the pendency of the proceeding, may file a RICO...
  • 895.08 - Term Of Rico Lien Notice.
    (1) The term of a RICO lien notice shall be for a period of 6 years from the date of filing, unless a renewal RICO lien...
  • 895.09 - Disposition Of Funds Obtained Through Forfeiture Proceedings.
    (1) A court entering a judgment of forfeiture in a proceeding brought pursuant to s. 895.05 shall retain jurisdiction to direct the distribution of any cash...

Last modified: September 23, 2016