Florida § 943.046 - Notification of criminal offender information.
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§ 943.046. Notification of criminal offender information.
(1) Any state or local law enforcement agency may release to the public any criminal history information and other information regarding a criminal offender, including, but not limited to, public notification by the agency of the information, unless the information is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. However, this section does not contravene any provision of s. 943.053 which relates to the method by which an agency or individual may obtain a copy of an offender’s criminal history record. (2) A state or local law enforcement agency and its personnel are immune from civil liability for the release of criminal history information or other information regarding a criminal offender, as provided by this section.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 943.046
What does Florida Statutes § 943.046 cover?
Section 943.046 ("Notification of criminal offender information.") 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.
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