21.25 HARASSING A COURT OFFICIAL
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
- 21.25
- Statute
- § 918.12(2), 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 Harassing a Court Official, the State must prove the following five elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) intentionally harassed (victim).
2. At the time, (victim) was a[n] [judge] [justice] [general magistrate] [special magistrate] [grand juror] [petit juror] [clerk of the court] [deputy clerk of the court] [judicial assistant] [administrative assistant] [attorney] [child support enforcement hearing officer] [bailiff] [court deputy].
3. (Defendant) knew (victim) was a[n] [judge] [justice] [general magistrate] [special magistrate] [grand juror] [petit juror] [clerk of the court] [deputy clerk of the court] [judicial assistant] [administrative assistant] [attorney] [child support enforcement hearing officer] [bailiff] [court deputy].
4. ((Defendant) thereby [hindered] [delayed] [prevented] [dissuaded] [attempted to [hinder] [delay] [prevent] [dissuade]] (victim) from
Give as applicable.
a. attending an official proceeding.
b. rendering a fair verdict based solely upon the evidence produced at an official proceeding and upon the law.
c. following the rules of juror behavior and deliberation as set forth by the judge in an official proceeding.
5. The official proceeding involved (insert appropriate type of proceeding, e.g., first degree murder, dissolution of marriage, etc.).
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
HARASSING A COURT OFFICIAL — 918.12(2)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Stalking | 784.048 | 8.6 | |
| Harassing Telephone Calls | 365.16 | 8.30 |
Related practice page
Tampering With, Harassing, or Retaliating Against a Court Official in Miami
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.