Florida § 944.37 - Acceptance of unauthorized compensation; penalty.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 944.37 — Acceptance of unauthorized compensation; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 944.37. Acceptance of unauthorized compensation; penalty.
No officer or employee of the department shall receive, directly or indirectly, from any prisoner or from anyone on behalf of such prisoner, any gift, reward, or any compensation whatsoever for his or her services or supplies other than that prescribed or authorized by law or the department. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 944.37
What does Florida Statutes § 944.37 cover?
Section 944.37 ("Acceptance of unauthorized compensation; penalty.") 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 § 944.37?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 944.37" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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