Florida § 877.19 - Hate Crimes Reporting Act.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 877.19 — Hate Crimes Reporting Act., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 877.19. Hate Crimes Reporting Act.
(1) SHORT TITLE. — This section may be cited as the “Hate Crimes Reporting Act.” (2) ACQUISITION AND PUBLICATION OF DATA. — The Governor, through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, shall collect and disseminate data on incidents of criminal acts that evidence prejudice based on race, religion, ethnicity, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or national origin. All law enforcement agencies shall report monthly to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement concerning such offenses in such form and in such manner as prescribed by rules adopted by the department. Such information shall be compiled by the department and disseminated upon request to any local law enforcement agency, unit of local government, or state agency. (3) LIMITATION ON USE AND CONTENT OF DATA. — Such information is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1). Data required pursuant to this section shall be used only for research or statistical purposes and shall not include any information that may reveal the identity of an individual victim of a crime. (4) ANNUAL SUMMARY. — The Attorney General shall publish an annual summary of the data required pursuant to this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 877.19
What does Florida Statutes § 877.19 cover?
Section 877.19 ("Hate Crimes Reporting Act.") 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 § 877.19?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 877.19 apply to my situation?
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