21.22 MISUSE OF 911 SERVICES
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
- 21.22
- Statute
- § 365.172(14), 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 Misuse of 911 Services, the State must prove the following element beyond a reasonable doubt:
Give as applicable.
a. (Defendant) accessed, or caused another party to access, 911 services for the purpose of [making a false alarm] [making a false complaint] [reporting false information] that could result in the emergency response of any public safety agency.
b. (Defendant) knowingly used or attempted to use 911 services for a purpose other than obtaining public safety assistance.
c. (Defendant) knowingly used or attempted to use 911 services in an effort to avoid any charge for service.
Further findings
Special findings, enhancements, inferences and exceptions the instruction gives when they apply, word for word.
Give only if element a. is charged and only if applicable.
If you find the defendant guilty of Misuse of 911 Services, you must also determine if the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the subsequent emergency response by a public safety agency resulted in great bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or permanent disability to any person as a proximate result* of lawful conduct arising out of the emergency response.
Give only if element a. is charged and only if applicable.*
If you find the defendant guilty of Misuse of 911 Services, you must also determine if the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the subsequent emergency response by a public safety agency resulted in the death of any person as a proximate result of lawful conduct arising out of the emergency response.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
MISUSE OF 911 SYSTEM — 365.172(14)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
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.