Florida § 921.0023 - Criminal Punishment Code; ranking unlisted felony offenses.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 921.0023 — Criminal Punishment Code; ranking unlisted felony offenses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 921.0023. Criminal Punishment Code; ranking unlisted felony offenses.
A felony offense committed on or after October 1, 1998, that is not listed in s. 921.0022 is ranked with respect to offense severity level by the Legislature, commensurate with the harm or potential harm that is caused by the offense to the community. Until the Legislature specifically assigns an offense to a severity level in the offense severity ranking chart, the severity level is within the following parameters: (1) A felony of the third degree within offense level 1. (2) A felony of the second degree within offense level 4. (3) A felony of the first degree within offense level 7. (4) A felony of the first degree punishable by life within offense level 9. (5) A life felony within offense level 10.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 921.0023
What does Florida Statutes § 921.0023 cover?
Section 921.0023 ("Criminal Punishment Code; ranking unlisted felony offenses.") 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 § 921.0023?
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