Florida § 943.04351 - Search of registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders required before appointment or employment.
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§ 943.04351. Search of registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders required before appointment or employment.
A state agency or governmental subdivision, before making any decision to appoint or employ a person to work, whether for compensation or as a volunteer, at any park, playground, public swimming pool, child care facility, or other place where children regularly congregate, must conduct a search of that person’s name or other identifying information against the registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders through the Dru Sjodin National Sexual Offender Public Website maintained by the United States Department of Justice. If for any reason that site is not available, a search of the registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders maintained by the Department of Law Enforcement under s. 943.043 must be performed. This section does not apply to those positions or appointments within a state agency or governmental subdivision for which a state and national criminal history background check is conducted.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 943.04351
What does Florida Statutes § 943.04351 cover?
Section 943.04351 ("Search of registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders required before appointment or employment.") 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 § 943.04351?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 943.04351 apply to my situation?
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