Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes - Online Sunshine
(2) (a) A person 18 years of age or older who commits sexual battery upon, or in an attempt to commit sexual battery injures the sexual organs of, a person less than 12 years of age commits a capital felony, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082 and 921.1425.
Find Your Local Center - Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
Florida’s certified sexual assault programs serve counties throughout the state. Programs are listed in alphabetical order. Under Florida law ( Fla. Stat. Section 394.4784 ), minors aged 13 and older can receive certain therapy services without the consent of a parent or guardian.
Sexual Violence Prevention - Florida Department of Health
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, call the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence’s (FCASV) toll-free hotline at 1-888-956-7273 or visit FCASV’s website at www.FCASV.org.
Chapter 794 - 2021 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
Legislative findings and intent as to basic charge of sexual battery. Sexual battery. Dangerous sexual felony offender; mandatory sentencing. Common-law presumption relating to age abolished. Ignorance or belief as to victim’s age no defense. Rules of evidence. Sexual battery by multiple perpetrators; reclassification of offenses.
Chapter 794 - 2018 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
(2) (a) A person 18 years of age or older who commits sexual battery upon, or in an attempt to commit sexual battery injures the sexual organs of, a person less than 12 years of age commits a capital felony, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082 and 921.141.
The Laws In Your State: Florida | RAINN
From the definition of rape to a person's ability to consent—the laws about sexual violence vary from state to state. Learn more about laws in Florida. How does your state define sexual assault crimes? There are a number of factors that determine if a person legally consents, from their age to whether they're incapacitated.
The stakes in sexual violence cases are incredibly high for both defendants and victims. Defendants face lengthy prison sentences and potentially a lifetime of supervision and the label of being a sexual offender , which can make it very difficult to obtain work and housing. Victims of sexual violence face injuries and disease,
according to florida law: • Sexual Battery/Rape is the: “Oral, anal or vaginal penetration by, or union with a sexual organ of another or anal/vaginal penetration of another by any other object.”
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to victims and survivors of sexual violence and the sexual assault crisis programs that serve them.
Sexual Violence & Assault » UF Police Department - University of Florida
Contact the UFPD Office of Victim Services at (352) 392-5648 or (352) 392-1111. A victim advocate can help you with medical, legal, and counseling services. Don’t disturb the physical surrounding in which the rape took place. Obtain a forensic exam whether or …