838.022 Official misconduct. - Florida Statutes

838.022 Official misconduct.

   (1) It is unlawful for a public servant, with corrupt intent to obtain a benefit for any person or to cause harm to another, to:

   (a) Falsify, or cause another person to falsify, any official record or official document;

   (b) Conceal, cover up, destroy, mutilate, or alter any official record or official document or cause another person to perform such an act; or

   (c) Obstruct, delay, or prevent the communication of information relating to the commission of a felony that directly involves or affects the public agency or public entity served by the public servant.

   (2) For the purposes of this section:

   (a) The term “public servant” does not include a candidate who does not otherwise qualify as a public servant.

   (b) An official record or official document includes only public records.

   (3) Any person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History. s. 5, ch. 2003-158.