Florida § 843.17 - Publishing name and address of law enforcement officer.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 843.17 — Publishing name and address of law enforcement officer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 843.17. Publishing name and address of law enforcement officer.
Any person who shall maliciously, with intent to obstruct the due execution of the law or with the intent to intimidate, hinder, or interrupt any law enforcement officer in the legal performance of his or her duties, publish or disseminate the residence address or telephone number of any law enforcement officer while designating the officer as such, without authorization of the agency which employs the officer, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 843.17
What does Florida Statutes § 843.17 cover?
Section 843.17 ("Publishing name and address of law enforcement officer.") 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 § 843.17?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 843.17" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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