Recording Laws
All-Party Consent Required
Florida is an all-party consent state. All parties must consent to recording. Exception for recording police performing official duties in public.
Statute: Fla. Stat. § 934.03
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Third-degree felony; up to 5 years imprisonment
Stop and Identify
ID Required When Detained
When lawfully detained; must identify if officer has reasonable suspicion
What you must provide:
- - Name
Penalty for refusal: Second-degree misdemeanor
Statute: Fla. Stat. § 856.021
Immigration Policy
Anti-Sanctuary State
SB 168 (2019) bans sanctuary policies. Local law enforcement must cooperate with ICE detainers.
ICE Cooperation: Full Cooperation
E-Verify: Required
287(g) Agreements: Yes
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.floridabar.org/Legal Aid
https://www.floridalawhelp.org/Remember in Florida
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"
- ! In Florida, you must identify yourself when lawfully detained
- ! Florida is an all-party consent state for recording private conversations