(1) An entity or individual who communicates to others, prior to open judicial proceedings, the name, address, or other specific identifying information concerning the victim of any sexual offense under this chapter or chapter 800 shall be liable to that victim for all damages reasonably necessary to compensate the victim for any injuries suffered as a result of such communication.
(2) The victim shall not be able to maintain a cause of action unless he or she is able to show that such communication was intentional and was done with reckless disregard for the highly offensive nature of the publication.
History.—s. 7, ch. 95-207.
Structure Florida Statutes
794.005 - Legislative Findings and Intent as to Basic Charge of Sexual Battery.
794.0115 - Dangerous Sexual Felony Offender; Mandatory Sentencing.
794.02 - Common-Law Presumption Relating to Age Abolished.
794.021 - Ignorance or Belief as to Victim’s Age No Defense.
794.023 - Sexual Battery by Multiple Perpetrators; Reclassification of Offenses.
794.024 - Unlawful to Disclose Identifying Information.
794.026 - Civil Right of Action for Communicating the Identity of a Sexual Crime Victim.
794.027 - Duty to Report Sexual Battery; Penalties.
794.03 - Unlawful to Publish or Broadcast Information Identifying Sexual Offense Victim.
794.05 - Unlawful Sexual Activity With Certain Minors.
794.051 - Indecent, Lewd, or Lascivious Touching of Certain Minors.
794.052 - Sexual Battery; Notification of Victim’s Rights and Services.
794.055 - Access to Services for Victims of Sexual Battery.
794.056 - Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund.
794.075 - Sexual Predators; Erectile Dysfunction Drugs.