Florida § 937.031 - Dental records of missing persons; access and use.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 937.031 — Dental records of missing persons; access and use., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 937.031. Dental records of missing persons; access and use.
When a person has been reported missing and has not been located within 30 days after such report, the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation of the missing person shall request the family or next of kin to provide written consent to contact the dentist of the missing person and request that person’s dental records. Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 456.057, a dentist, upon receipt of proof of written consent, shall release a copy of the dental records of the missing person to the law enforcement agency requesting such records, providing or encoding the dental records in a form requested by the Department of Law Enforcement. The law enforcement agency shall then enter the dental records into the criminal justice information system for the purpose of comparing such records to those of unidentified deceased persons.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 937.031
What does Florida Statutes § 937.031 cover?
Section 937.031 ("Dental records of missing persons; access and use.") 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 § 937.031?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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