(1) It is unlawful for any person, knowing that a criminal trial, proceeding, or investigation by a duly constituted prosecuting authority, law enforcement agency, grand jury, or legislative committee of this state is pending or is about to be instituted, to:
(a) Alter, destroy, conceal, or remove any record, document, or other item with the purpose to impair its verity or availability in such proceeding or investigation; or
(b) Make, present, or use any record, document, or other item, knowing it to be false.
(2)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person who violates subsection (1) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(b) A person who violates subsection (1) relating to a criminal trial, proceeding, or investigation that relates to a capital felony commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.—s. 2, ch. 72-315; s. 1, ch. 2022-84.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter 918 - Conduct of Trial
918.015 - Right to Speedy Trial.
918.0155 - Expeditious Disposition of Particular Criminal Cases Involving a Child Under Age 16.
918.0157 - Right to Trial by Jury.
918.016 - Trial of Remaining Defendants After Grant of Continuance to Others.
918.03 - Procedure When Offense Committed Outside State.
918.04 - Procedure When Offense Committed in Another County.
918.06 - Separation and Detention of Jurors; Admonition by Court.
918.07 - Admonition to Officer in Charge of Jurors.
918.10 - Charge to Jury; Request for Instructions.
918.12 - Tampering With Jurors.