11.19 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BETWEEN DETENTION FACILITY EMPLOYEES AND INMATES
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.
- Instruction
- 11.19
- Statute
- § 951.221(1), Fla. Stat.
- Edition
- Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026
- Official source
- The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Elements
Quoted word for word from the official text. Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026.
To prove the crime of Sexual Misconduct Between Detention Facility Employees and Inmates, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) was an employee of a [county or municipal detention facility] [private detention facility under contract with a county commission].
2. While an employee, (defendant) engaged in sexual misconduct with (inmate).
3. At the time, (inmate) was an [inmate] [offender supervised by the facility].
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BETWEEN DETENTION FACILITY EMPLOYEES AND INMATES — 951.221(1)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Battery | 784.03 | 8.3 | |
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 | |
| Assault | 784.011 | 8.1 |
Related practice page
Criminal Charges Against Corrections Officers and Jail Staff
Official source: The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.