Florida § 90.91 - Photographs of property wrongfully taken; use in prosecution, procedure; return of property to owner.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 90.91 — Photographs of property wrongfully taken; use in prosecution, procedure; return of property to owner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90.91. Photographs of property wrongfully taken; use in prosecution, procedure; return of property to owner.
In any prosecution for a crime involving the wrongful taking of property, a photograph of the property alleged to have been wrongfully taken may be deemed competent evidence of such property and may be admissible in the prosecution to the same extent as if such property were introduced as evidence. Such photograph shall bear a written description of the property alleged to have been wrongfully taken, the name of the owner of the property, the location where the alleged wrongful taking occurred, the name of the investigating law enforcement officer, the date the photograph was taken, and the name of the photographer. Such writing shall be made under oath by the investigating law enforcement officer, and the photograph shall be identified by the signature of the photographer. Upon the filing of such photograph and writing with the law enforcement authority or court holding such property as evidence, the property may be returned to the owner from whom the property was taken.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 90.91
What does Florida Statutes § 90.91 cover?
Section 90.91 ("Photographs of property wrongfully taken; use in prosecution, procedure; return of property to owner.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 90.91?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 90.91 apply to my situation?
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