Florida § 794.09 - Forfeiture of retirement benefits.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 794.09 — Forfeiture of retirement benefits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 794.09. Forfeiture of retirement benefits.
The retirement benefits of a person convicted of a felony committed on or after October 1, 2008, under this chapter are subject to forfeiture in accordance with s. 112.3173 or s. 121.091 if the person is a public officer or employee when the offense occurs; the person commits the offense through the use or attempted use of power, rights, privileges, duties, or position of the person’s public office or employment position; and the victim is younger than 18 years of age when the offense occurs.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 794.09
What does Florida Statutes § 794.09 cover?
Section 794.09 ("Forfeiture of retirement benefits.") 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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