§ 872.06, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 872. OFFENSES CONCERNING DEAD BODIES AND GRAVES
Abuse of a dead human body; penalty.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Female genitals” includes the labia minora, labia majora, clitoris, vulva, hymen, and vagina.
(b) “Sexual abuse” means:
1. Anal or female genital penetration of a dead human body by the sexual organ of a person or by any other object;
2. Contact or union of the penis, female genitals, or anus of a person with the mouth, penis, female genitals, or anus of a dead human body; or
3. Contact or union of a person’s mouth with the penis, female genitals, or anus of a dead human body.
(2) A person who mutilates, commits sexual abuse upon, or otherwise grossly abuses a dead human body commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Any act done for a bona fide medical purpose or for any other lawful purpose does not under any circumstance constitute a violation of this section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 96-393; s. 11, ch. 2022-165.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
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The Florida Statutes
- § 907.043, Fla. Stat.Pretrial release; citizens’ right to know.Printed as s. 872.06
- § 921.0021, Fla. Stat.Definitions.Printed as s. 872.06
- § 948.06, Fla. Stat.Violation of probation or community control; revocation; modification; continuance; failure to pay restitution or cost of supervision.Printed as s. 872.06
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