Florida § 92.561 - Prohibition on reproduction of child sexual abuse material.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 92.561 — Prohibition on reproduction of child sexual abuse material., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 92.561. Prohibition on reproduction of child sexual abuse material.
(1) In a criminal proceeding, any property or material that portrays sexual performance by a child as defined in s. 827.071, constitutes generated child sexual abuse material as defined in s. 827.072, or constitutes child sexual abuse material as defined in s. 847.001, must remain secured or locked in the care, custody, and control of a law enforcement agency, the state attorney, or the court. (2) Notwithstanding any law or rule of court, a court shall deny, in a criminal proceeding, any request by the defendant to copy, photograph, duplicate, or otherwise reproduce any property or material that portrays sexual performance by a child, constitutes generated child sexual abuse material, or constitutes child sexual abuse material so long as the state attorney makes the property or material reasonably available to the defendant. (3) For purposes of this section, property or material is deemed to be reasonably available to the defendant if the state attorney provides ample opportunity at a designated facility for the inspection, viewing, and examination of the property or material that portrays sexual performance by a child, constitutes generated child sexual abuse material, or constitutes child sexual abuse material by the defendant, his or her attorney, or any individual whom the defendant uses as an expert during the discovery process or at a court proceeding.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 92.561
What does Florida Statutes § 92.561 cover?
Section 92.561 ("Prohibition on reproduction of child sexual abuse material.") 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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