Florida § 918.13 - Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 918.13 — Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 918.13. Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
(1) It is unlawful for any person, knowing that a criminal trial, proceeding, or investigation by a duly constituted prosecuting authority, law enforcement agency, grand jury, or legislative committee of this state is pending or is about to be instituted, to: (a) Alter, destroy, conceal, or remove any record, document, or other item with the purpose to impair its verity or availability in such proceeding or investigation; or (b) Make, present, or use any record, document, or other item, knowing it to be false. (2)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person who violates subsection (1) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (b) A person who violates subsection (1) relating to a criminal trial, proceeding, or investigation that relates to a capital felony commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 918.13
What does Florida Statutes § 918.13 cover?
Section 918.13 ("Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.") 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 § 918.13?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 918.13 apply to my situation?
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